New Driving Law episode! Paul and I discuss the Pat King appeal, BC's new N driver rules, and an Alberta driver allegedly caught travelling 230 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. Listen now! https://loom.ly/daVrxpo

This week's Weird & Wacky Wednesdays A driver used a mannequin to fake an HOV passenger. Another hid his licence plate with a gadget. A fake cop tried pulling over... an actual undercover police officer. https://loom.ly/fgc6fYs Turns out props are often what get people caught.

Got an IRP in BC? Don't assume you have no defence, and don't wait. You have only 7 days to apply for a review. Here are the 12 biggest mistakes people make after receiving an Immediate Roadside Prohibition and how to avoid them. https://loom.ly/vxPoKJ0

New Driving Law episode! Paul is joined by Arkansas DUI lawyer John Collins to discuss rejecting bad plea offers, AI in criminal law, Flock licence plate cameras, and this week's Ridiculous Driver, a learner rider clocked at 177 km/h. Listen now! https://loom.ly/xqyO07E

This week's Weird & Wacky Wednesdays Three suspects tried escaping through lakes, swamps, and bayous. One was tracked by helicopter. One was attacked by an alligator. One ended up hiding in a tree. Turns out water isn't much of an escape plan. https://loom.ly/BN9xFCQ

On Friday, August 7, come behind the scenes, meet our team, sample some of our spirits, enjoy appetizers, music, and spend an evening with us at the distillery. Reserve your limited complimentary spot today! https://loom.ly/Ry4FXrE

A new episode of Driving Law is out! Paul and I discuss illegal electric dirt bikes, Tesla's self-driving controversy, the Sea to Sky Highway closure, & a motorcyclist whose highway wheelie earned Ridiculous Driver of the Week. https://loom.ly/Ihn9Au0

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays: Snitched On By Your Own Earbuds. Stolen AirPods and AirTags led police straight to sleeping suspects, hidden burglars, and stolen property. Your gadgets don't have a right to remain silent, they just keep broadcasting. https://loom.ly/5KerWyM

Think only the driver can be charged with a hit and run? Canadian law says otherwise. A passenger who encourages a driver to flee or takes control of the vehicle could also face criminal charges. Learn how the decision in R. v. Barker-Young changed the conversation. https://loom.ly/0T1NT40

This week on Driving Law, Paul and I discuss Saskatchewan's proposed IRP legislation, a major Ontario Court of Appeal ruling on cannabis-impaired driving, and what both could mean for the future of impaired driving law. https://soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/episode-459-saskatchewans-irp

Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast: Soapbox Social: Eby comments on bailout and potential Massey tunnel/pipeline conflict “As we’ve seen with so many projects recently, what the projected estimate is for the cost is probably going to balloon past that in the end...” https://loom.ly/fNCi2a4

Can an emergency be a defence to a parking ticket? A Saskatchewan driver stopped after his truck began leaking gasoline and was ticketed anyway. The King's Bench found him not guilty, holding that the defence of necessity applied. Read more: https://loom.ly/1wYU4Ow

Can a court ban someone from using social media as part of a criminal sentence? This case explored where freedom of expression meets probation conditions, and how Charter rights apply as more of our lives move online. https://youtu.be/xIFLYxBpbqE

New episode of Driving Law is out. I’m joined by Montana criminal defence lawyer Matt Dodd to talk cross-examination, courtroom storytelling, DUI defence, and why effective advocacy does not always mean being aggressive. https://soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/episode-458-cross-examination

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays A drunk man on a horse. A lawn tractor DUI in Ontario. A riding mower stopped on a Florida highway. Turns out impaired driving laws don't care nearly as much about the vehicle as people think they do. https://loom.ly/7SlMFSw

Legal Aid BC's own numbers reveal a two-tier system. 📈 More women are joining criminal defence legal aid work. 📉 They're still receiving fewer contracts than men. An FOI request brought the data to light. Now the focus turns to what Legal Aid BC plans to do about it. https://loom.ly/a7e0fz8

What should the process be when a sentencing law is declared unconstitutional? This case explored how courts should correct sentences imposed under laws that no longer pass constitutional scrutiny, and whether there should be a simpler path to a remedy. https://youtu.be/OK48f3c_vbA

A new episode of Driving Law is out now! Paul and I discuss R. v. Raffia, a new study on forensic science and wrongful convictions, and a driver who threw his phone out the window after getting a distracted driving ticket. Listen now: https://soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/episode-457

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays: A fake immigration court complete with actors playing judges. Disbarred lawyers who allegedly kept practising for years. And a man accused of winning 26 court cases despite never qualifying as a lawyer. https://loom.ly/NxsanPs

Police called a lawyer 9 times, but never identified the client. In R. v. Belliard, the court found this violated the accused's Charter right to counsel because police must make reasonable efforts to connect a detainee with their lawyer of choice. Know your rights. https://loom.ly/Y7WD73g

Should immigration sponsorship rules recognize parent-child relationships created through cultural and religious practices that don't fit traditional adoption models? This case explored how immigration law responds to different understandings of family and parenthood. https://loom.ly/y20yn_s

A new episode of Driving Law is out now! Kyla Lee discusses BC’s spike in motorcycle fatalities, e-scooter and ATV safety, ICBC’s new online testing system, and concerns about removing the second road test. Listen now on all streaming platforms! https://loom.ly/1PXCtfE

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays An $88M Crown Jewels heist. Three stolen masterpieces in under 3 minutes. A Pokémon card robbery completed in 39 seconds. The theft is often the easy part. Selling the loot without getting caught is where things usually fall apart. https://loom.ly/rK2qj3k

R. v. Cade 2026 BCCA 106 is a reminder that complexity is not a free pass for delay. The Crown must take proactive steps to avoid breaching Jordan ceilings or risk a stay of proceedings. Read the full breakdown on the blog. https://kylalee.ca/defence-delay-complex-criminal-cases/

“I think that the comments are inappropriate. This is the function of the rule of law, and the premier, being the premier of the province and a lawyer, should respect the institutions that we have in place.”- Kyla Lee https://loom.ly/b12duSI

What happens when new evidence is discovered after a trial, but that evidence would have required a screening application to be admitted? This case explores whether the traditional test for fresh evidence on appeal is enough in sexual assault cases. https://loom.ly/5DISDcA

A new episode of Driving Law is out now! Paul and I discuss a BC obstruction case involving a self-described sovereign citizen, a surprising decision on flight from police, and whether running a stale red light amounts to dangerous driving. Listen now: https://loom.ly/V5YY9rk

This week on Weird & Wacky Wednesdays: No Car Required. An impaired e-scooter rider. An impaired Sea-Doo operator. An impaired snowmobiler. Plus a DUI stop that ended with police finding a homemade cannon in the trunk. Read Volume 401 now. https://loom.ly/zREbvug

Can dangerous driving be excused as self-defence? In R. v. Lafferty, a driver's attempt to escape a confrontation led to the death of an innocent bystander. The Court of Appeal examined whether fear justified the driving conduct. The conviction was upheld. Read more: https://loom.ly/p23iGbQ

Can a doctor owe a duty of care to someone who isn't their patient? This case explored whether healthcare providers can be held liable to third parties who are harmed after a patient is released from treatment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18LEb1HUEKM