Kyla Lee

How long does an impaired driving conviction stay on your record in BC? There isn’t just one record. CPIC, provincial driving records, discharge information, and local police records can all follow different timelines. Read more: https://loom.ly/rt6qcLg

When does a public health restriction become a human rights violation? This case explores COVID-19 mask mandates, access to services, and the need for clearer legal guidance on restrictions imposed during public emergencies.

CBC’s On The Coast with Kyla and @vancolour.bsky.social: Soapbox Social: Between B.C.’s municipal and provincial elections “I think Pete Fry is trying to send a message to the public that we’re not going to get what we’d predict if we had an entirely COPE city council…”

SPOILER ALERT: From and the Grief That Comes With You kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/spoiler-al...

I just published With All the Data Breaches Lately, What Civil Lawsuit Remedies Exist? kylaleelawyer.medium.com/with-all-the...

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays A White House press secretary accused of misrepresenting her legal credentials. A fake New York law firm that collected nearly $290K and a Kenyan imposter who allegedly won 26 cases. https://loom.ly/FJESdRQ

What does an impaired driving charge really cost in BC? The fine is only part of the answer. Insurance costs, ignition interlock fees, towing, licence reinstatement and lost income can add to the financial burden. Read more: https://loom.ly/3Is_H-g

When do different verdicts in a sexual assault case become inconsistent? This case explores intoxication, capacity to consent, and how courts should assess multiple allegations arising from the same events.

I just published Law Prohibiting Duress as Defence To Aggravated Assault Struck Down kylaleelawyer.medium.com/law-prohibit...

I just published Law Prohibiting Duress as Defence To Aggravated Assault Struck Down kylaleelawyer.medium.com/law-prohibit...

Why a Reprehensible Election Graphic May Fall Short of Discrimination Under B.C. Law kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/why-a-repr...

Is Jordan McIntosh’s Holocaust-Downplaying Post a Criminal Offence? kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/is-jordan-...

New Driving Law Episode Paul and I discuss ICBC's future, proposed changes to no-fault insurance and what happens when a collision victim dies weeks after an accident. Plus, two kids take a car for a joyride in Ontario. Listen now! https://loom.ly/GP3WWC4

CBC’s On The Coast with Kyla and @vancolour.bsky.social: Soapbox Social panel discuss the Provincial election debate and the upcoming Municipal Elections “Looking at his performance last night, I don’t think it’s played out well for him as a leader...”

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays A 23-year-old allegedly posed as a substitute teacher because she was bored. A 28-year-old pretended to be a 16-year-old student. A 32-year-old enrolled in three high schools using fake identities. Read Volume 420 now. https://loom.ly/Bn2iQHc

I just published BC Teacher’s Suspension for Off-the-Clock Online Posts kylaleelawyer.medium.com/bc-teachers-...

When an Injured Person Dies Weeks After a Crash, the Charges Can Change kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/when-an-in...

I just published The Tumbler Ridge Shooting Accused in Seattle Was Denied Bail kylaleelawyer.medium.com/the-tumbler-...

Which Government Can Keep That Campaign Promise (Assuming They Do) kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/which-gove...

Two people can face similar impaired driving allegations but follow very different legal paths. In Canada, many driving offences can proceed summarily or by indictment, with important differences in potential penalties and court procedures. Read more: https://loom.ly/KgaKTF4

BC's new roadside breathalyzer is raising questions before its rollout. Paul and I examine FOI records about police training, IRP adjudicators and the independence of the review process. Plus, a wanted man gets pulled over for an alleged phone offence. https://loom.ly/eFhjYLA

What Surrey Police Kept Out of 278 Pages of FOI Disclosure About the New Breathalyzer in BC kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/what-surre...

I just published B.C. Police Are Switching to a New Roadside Breathalyzer kylaleelawyer.medium.com/b-c-police-a...

Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Cope: How Judges Must Sentence When Both the Offender and the Victim Are Indigenous kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/supreme-co...

CBC’s On The Coast with Kyla and @vancolour.bsky.social: Soapbox Social: the future of ICBC and Ken Sim goes on the attack — at Sean Orr? “I think it’s good that there was decisive action right away… It does show that there’s a bit of a shift to the people who were weary of the conservatives…”

I just published Police Were Still Asking How to Calibrate the New Breathalyzer the Day Before Training Began kylaleelawyer.medium.com/police-were-...

Surrey Police Tried to Bring IRP Adjudicators into Their Breathalyzer Training kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/surrey-pol...

Today marks 18 years of Acumen Law Corporation! Since 2008, we've been dedicated to defending our clients, protecting their rights, and advocating for them in and out of the courtroom. We're proud of how far we've come and look forward to the years ahead!

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays A DUI suspect allegedly drank toilet water before her breath test. Another woman allegedly stole a sheriff’s vehicle and drove it nearly 100 miles. And an impaired driver allegedly did donuts on a courthouse lawn. https://loom.ly/u0VcS1I

I just published What the Conservatives’ No-Fault Letter Promises and What the Law Lets Them Deliver kylaleelawyer.medium.com/what-the-con...

How Someone from Washington Can Be Charged With Conspiracy to Murder in the Tumbler Ridge Shooting kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/how-someon...

In Canada, refusing a lawful breath demand can lead to a criminal charge with serious penalties. In BC, a driving prohibition, vehicle impoundment and ICBC consequences may also follow. Learn more: https://loom.ly/n0RGH7s

I just published Most B.C. Prisoners Face Jail Discipline Hearings Without a Lawyer kylaleelawyer.medium.com/most-b-c-pri...

Being Accused Online Is Not the Same as Being Charged, and the Steven Galloway Trial Shows Why kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/being-accu...

What does it mean to be in a position of trust or authority today? This case explores whether a decades-old legal framework still provides clear guidance for assessing power, trust and exploitation.

Vancouver Police Issue 1,226 E-Scooter Tickets and Warnings in a Month kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/vancouver-...

This week, I examine how police investigate a fatal collision when a medical emergency may be involved — including dangerous driving, criminal negligence, impairment, hospital records and blood evidence. Listen now! https://loom.ly/xjrOfzs

CBC’s On The Coast with Kyla and @vancolour.bsky.social: Soapbox Social: Provincial parties respond to Pacific Link pipeline through B.C. “David Eby’s response is very diplomatic – unsurprising because we’re in an election provincially..."

When a Driver Has a Medical Emergency and People Die, Can The Driver Be Charged? kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/when-a-dri...

Your Lawyer Can’t Decide for You Whether You Testify kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/your-lawye...

B.C. Court Strikes Down Canada’s “Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking” Offence in the DULF Case kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/bc-court-s...

The Supreme Court of Canada is reconsidering the law around random traffic stops in *Luamba*. The case raises major questions about racial profiling, police discretion and what happens when the traffic stop that starts a criminal case was unlawful.

What Happens When You’re Removed From Your Own Murder Trial kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/what-happe...

What happens when criminal disclosure contains someone else’s private information? This case explores how courts should balance third-party privacy with an accused person’s right to make full answer and defence.

Lawful, But Still Discriminatory: How a Vancouver Traffic Stop Led to a $26,398.90 Human Rights Award kylaleelawyer.substack.com/p/lawful-but...

This week on Driving Law, Paul and I talk about two serious wrong-way crashes in BC and an Ontario impaired driving case featuring a 12-second yellow light, a made-up "multitasking" test and some pretty serious Charter breaches.

This week on Weird and Wacky Wednesdays: romance fraud searches, a burglar refreshing the police website, and “top crypto lawyers” after an alleged $25M crypto theft. Search history does not disappear just because the tab is closed.

Someone sent me this lovely gift made by Yukon design studio. But I have no idea who. Whoever you are, thank you.