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Jun 20

What to do if your vehicle is impounded in BC

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What to do if your vehicle is impounded in BC In BC, your vehicle can be impounded if you commit or are suspected of committing certain offences. This is a reflection of the fact that driving is a privilege, not Read more

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Apr 23

Supreme Court of Canada potentially greenlights BC’s opposition to Kinder Morgan

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A Supreme Court of Canada ruling has implications for the trade dispute between Alberta and BC over the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. Last week, a decision was reached in the case R v Comeau which opens the door for the BC Read more

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Apr 12

A guide to negotiating the Responsible Driver Program

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Last week we discussed the Responsible Driver Program (RDP). If you have been issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition, 90-day Administrative Roadside Prohibition or were convicted of a criminal code drunk driving offence you will be required to take part Read more

Apr 05

What is the Responsible Driver Program?

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A significant problem facing you if you have been issued a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP), a 90-day Administrative Roadside Prohibition (ADP) or a Criminal Code conviction for drinking and driving is the certainty of having to complete the Responsible Read more

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Aug 25

A tiny bit of mouth alcohol can spike a breathalyzer

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At Acumen Law Corporation, we have always been of the perspective that BC’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition DUI program is flawed. A big part of the reason comes down to reliance on supposedly accurate Approved Screening Devices, or breathalyzers, to determine Read more

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