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The provincial and federal governments both regulate driving behaviour in BC. The federal government sets the standards for what constitutes criminal driving behaviour via the Criminal Code. The provi
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People sometimes wonder what the difference is between a barrister and a solicitor. Barristers are lawyers who specialize in representing clients in court. They are skilled at arguing cases, questioni
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Shoplifting in BC According to local police agencies, there is an epidemic of chronic shoplifting in the lower mainland. The Vancouver Police recently made another 258 arrests and recovered almost $
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Recently, British Columbia Premier David Eby announced that the provincial government is taking action to address concerns in the province about the public consumption of drugs. The Minister of Public
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Aug 16, 2023
Straw Buyers and Illegal Car Exports The trade of vehicles between North America and China has garnered significant attention due to the involvement of illicit practices. Specifically, these practices
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May 23, 2023
How Do Courts Determine Guilt in Cases with Competing Versions of Events? It is the Crown’s obligation in every criminal trial to prove the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This can be a
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What is a Police Warrant? In Canada, police warrants are an important tool used by law enforcement officials to investigate and apprehend suspected criminals. A warrant is a legal document issued by a
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Jan 23, 2023
Everyone knows what speeding is, but did you know that Canadian law has held that speeding can also be charged as a number of other offences? Courts have held that speeding can also constitute Driving
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Dec 13, 2022
The law of sexual assault in Canada can be surprising. If you polled members of the public about whether certain scenarios amount to sexual assault, many would wrongly guess that something that isn’
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Nov 29, 2022
When the police suspect someone of criminal activity, it’s common for them to obtain search warrants to search the suspect’s home, car, or other storage sites. When they do this, they’ll often s
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