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Episode 68: Cannabis-impaired driving charges, changes to ADPs, driver licence exams

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko of Acumen Law Corporation pick apart the latest driving law-related happenings. There's reaction to the news that there has been no significant spike in cannabis-impaired driving charges since legalization. Changes to the Administrative Driving Prohibition scheme have been revealed – important to know for all BC drivers. Also in the show, a driving instructor has been accused of using bots to help his students beat the long waiting list for road tests. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Aug 2, 201945 min

Episode 67: Special guest Vincent Gogolek, connected cars report

Have you ever wondered how much information your car is saving about you? Where you go. What you do. How fast you travel. Vincent Gogolek, executive director of the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association, speaks to Kyla Lee about the report he authored, The Connected Car: Who is in the driver's seat? Strap in for some of the report's frankly astonishing findings. Download the report here: https://fipa.bc.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CC_report_lite.pdf Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Jul 26, 201945 min

Episode 66: Abbott SoToxa, Ride-sharing tweet, cyclists and dooring and more

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko talk about the new saliva testing device for use by police to detect drug impairment across Canada, the Abbott SoToxa. There's also an update on the Class 4 licence requirement for drivers wanting to work for companies like Uber once ride-sharing arrives in BC. Kyla and Paul talk about a case involving a cyclist who was tragically killed by dooring. Finally, this week's Ridiculous Driver of the Week was caught with some hazardous items in the backseat of his car. Read more about our thoughts on the Abbott SoToxa: https://vancouvercriminallaw.com/saliva-testing-rebranding-and-the-not-so-new-abbot-sotoxa/ Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Jul 19, 201946 min

Episode 65: Special guest Ben Dooley, impaired driving in a wheelchair case & more

Can you be charged for impaired driving for being intoxicated in a wheelchair? A recent court case involving a wheelchair user has sparked controversy and debate. Kyla Lee is joined by Ben Dooley from CKNW Radio to discuss the topic. Kyla and Paul Doroshenko talk about various issues to do with prejudice in hybrid impaired driving cases. There's also news about a duty counsel project where lawyers offer free advice to people at traffic courts across BC and this week's Ridiculous Driver of the Week comes all the way from Australia. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Ben Dooley on Twitter: twitter.com/BenTDooley www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Jul 12, 201943 min

Episode 64: Waterways ruling, excessive speeding and more

Kyla and Paul talk about a recent ruling in Ontario about waterways. The case, involving a person who was using a canoe while impaired by alcohol, raises the question: what is the legal definition of a vessel? Also, there's Ridiculous Driver of the Week, a supercar impounded after allegedly going at 200km/h and more. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Jul 5, 201943 min

Episode 63: New drug driving prohibitions, disclosure in IRP cases

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss new 90-day administrative driving prohibitions for drug-impaired driving which are due to come into effect next month. They also talk about the constitutionality of the reverse onus provisions of the IRP scheme and the interpretation of the rules around disclosure. And there's also an interesting case exploring the role of Courts in collecting fines. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Jun 28, 201938 min

Episode 62: Cannabis and crashes study, threshold reliability in IRP cases and more

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko examine the findings of a scientific paper called "Cannabis use as a risk factor for causing motor vehicle crashes: a prospective study". It found no evidence of significantly increased crash risk in drivers with THC. Also, there's a case that functions as a good talking point for the topic of threshold reliability in IRP cases. Finally, there's a return of the Ridiculous Driver of the Week feature. Read the study here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/add.14663 Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Jun 21, 201947 min

Episode 61: ICBC changes, immobilizer apps, 'N' drivers

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko go over the recently announced ICBC changes to how your driving record is going to impact the amount you pay for insurance. There's an interesting case of a driver who used an immobilizer app on his phone as a defence against a distracted driving ticket. And there's good news for 'N' drivers who face alcohol-related charges on their driving records. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Jun 14, 201944 min

Episode 60: Special guest Kirsten Hume Scrimshaw

Special guest Kirsten Hume Scrimshaw, of Ally Workplace Law, joins Kyla Lee to talk about an interesting intersection of driving law and employment law. Courts have been grappling with the legal issues around Uber drivers. Are they Uber employees or are they independent contractors? Paul Doroshenko also speaks to Kyla about dangerous driving as well as Class 7 drivers. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Kirsten Hume Scrimshaw on Twitter: twitter.com/kirsten_hume www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.allyworkplacelaw.com

Jun 7, 201948 min

Episode 59: BMW leases, traffic court and people who cannot provide breath samples

Kyla and Paul discuss a recent story involving people who lease cars from BMW and then take them out of Canada. There's an interesting case from traffic court involving a man who claimed he was speeding to get away from an erratic driver. The topic of people who cannot provide breath samples for breathalyzer tests is also discussed. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

May 31, 201947 min

Episode 58: Ridiculous driver of the week, government spending and police in traffic court

Kyla and Paul introduce a new feature called Ridiculous Driver of the Week. There's discussion about the federal government's recent announcement that it will provide more funding for impaired driving enforcement in BC over the next five years. Also, Kyla and Paul divulge things police frequently do in traffic court that people should look out for because they are not actually permissible. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

May 24, 201941 min

Episode 57: Definition of a highway in cell phone cases, money laundering and more

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss a recent story where a driver at a drive-thru was given a warning about using his cell phone. It raises the question of what is the legal definition of a highway and where do the rules apply. They also talk about laws against leaving children in vehicles in light of a tragic case in the news recently. There's also more on money laundering in BC after further details emerged in a recent report. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

May 17, 201944 min

Episode 56: Draeger Drug Test 5000, money laundering, intersection speed cameras

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss testing of the federal government-approved roadside drug screening device, the Draeger DrugTest 5000, which made headlines this week. Also, there's reaction to the report that found luxury cars are being used to launder dirty money in BC. There's a lively debate about the controversial introduction of speed monitoring devices at intersections. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

May 10, 201947 min

Episode 55: The Responsible Driver Program

This episode is all about the Responsible Driver Program (RDP). The Superintendent of Motor Vehicles in BC can refer people to the RDP if they have received alcohol or drug-related prohibitions. A lot of people do not know what they are in for before starting the program. Kyla Lee is joined by a guest who has participated in the RDP. He offers some insights and opinions about his experience. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

May 3, 201936 min

Episode 54: Speeding special with Tim Schewe and Grant Gottgetreu

Paul Doroshenko takes over the hosting duties for a special episode all about speeding. Paul talks to two former police officers for their insights into speed enforcement. The first is Tim Schewe who now runs DriveSmartBC, an educational resource for drivers in British Columbia. Then it's the turn of Grant Gottgetreu, a former police constable who earned the nickname "Darth Radar" and is now a consultant for traffic offences. Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com DriveSmartBC website: www.drivesmartbc.ca Follow DriveSmartBC on Twitter: twitter.com/DriveSmartBC Gottgetreu Consulting Ltd. website: https://forensictrafficpro.com/

Apr 26, 201953 min

Anniversary Best Of Special

To celebrate Driving Law's one-year anniversary we take a look back at some of the best bits from the past 12 months. Listen to interviews with some guests over the past year, including Minister Mike Farnworth, Camille Labchuk of Animal Justice and Attorney General David Eby. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Apr 19, 201955 min

Episode 52: Special guest MLA Bowinn Ma

MLA Bowinn Ma, who chaired a committee that studied the implementation of ridesharing in BC joins Kyla Lee. They talk about the committee's recent report and what the future holds for services like Uber and Lyft in the province. Paul Doroshenko also talks to Kyla about the latest in driving law issues, including the so-called Idaho stop which would allow cyclists to perform a rolling stop at stop signs. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Bowinn Ma on Twitter: twitter.com/BowinnMa www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Apr 12, 201944 min

Episode 51: Special guest Camille Labchuk, executive director of Animal Justice

Camille Labchuk, executive director of Animal Justice and co-host of the Paw and Order podcast, joins Kyla Lee for an update on animal transportation regulations Paul Doroshenko also joins Kyla to examine the week's driving law-related stories including an elderly woman who received a 90-day roadside prohibition for failing to provide a breath sample despite having a breathing condition. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Camille Labchuk on Twitter: twitter.com/camillelabchuk www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Apr 5, 201941 min

Episode 50: Ride-hailing and approved screening devices

Acumen Law Corporation lawyers Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the latest in driving law-related news. Topics this week include the latest developments with the introduction of ride-hailing in British Columbia. Also, Kyla and Paul talk about a recent shipment of breathalyzers they received from the US which made headlines this week. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Mar 29, 201938 min

Episode 49: Humboldt Broncos crash sentencing, distracted driving and more

Kyla and Paul cover a range of topics. They look ahead to the sentencing of the truck driver involved in the tragic Humboldt Broncos crash. Distracted driving laws have been made a little clearer and emergency use of mobile phone while driving is explained. There's also a preview of something Acumen Law Corporation has in store. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Mar 22, 201946 min

Episode 48: Four driving law-related decisions, feat. Roy Ho

Four weeks. Four decisions. Kyla and Paul share details of recent Acumen Law Corporation cases and how the impact they will have on the law in BC. They include a ruling that has major implications for the offence of using an electronic device while driving. Also, the law of bailment made a rare return to BC courts thanks to Acumen lawyer Roy Ho, who makes an appearance on the show. There's also a case involving a passenger of a vehicle who was charged with impaired driving and an appeal involving a man who was charged with failing to provide a breath sample. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Roy Ho on Twitter: twitter.com/RoyAcumenLaw www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Mar 15, 201946 min

Episode 47: Special guest Dana Larsen, 4/20, BC's civil forfeiture laws + more

Cannabis activist Dana Larsen talks about 4/20 and cannabis-impaired driving laws. Paul Doroshenko is also on the podcast to discuss BC's controversial civil forfeiture laws as well as discrimination and place of residency in auto insurance. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Dana Larsen on Twitter: twitter.com/DanaLarsen www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Mar 8, 201944 min

Episode 46: Post driving consumption, city council motion to withhold driver's licences for fighting

Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act may have slipped under the radar but nothing escapes Paul Doroshenko and Kyla Lee. The amendments, including new rules about post-driving consumption, are explained. Also up for discussion is Vancouver City Council's controversial plan to withhold driver's licences and vehicle insurance for people who don't pay fines for fighting. Acumen Law Corporation's Brandon Moscoe also joins the podcast to talk about an interesting case he has recently had involvement with. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Brandon Moscoe on Twitter: twitter.com/BrandonMLawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Mar 1, 201939 min

Episode 45: Special guest Erik Magraken and changes to ICBC personal injury litigation

Personal injury lawyer Erik Magraken, of MacIsaac & Company returns to the podcast. He and Kyla talk about recently announced changes to ICBC policy including limiting the number of expert reports drivers are allowed to have. There's also a recent court case which could have far-reaching consequences for personal injury litigation in the future. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Erik Magraken on Twitter: twitter.com/erikmagraken www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Feb 22, 201939 min

Episode 44: ICBC Changes, Winter Driving, Tow Yards Refusing to Release Vehicles Back to Drivers

Paul Doroshenko returns to speak to Kyla about how the provincial government is implementing new limits on the use of duelling experts in ICBC injury claims.⁣ They also discuss the rules surrounding clearing snow from your vehicle as well as why tow yards are refusing to release vehicles back to drivers. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Feb 15, 201943 min

Episode 43: Scott MacDonald

Kyla speaks to Scott MacDonald, the author of Cannabis Crashes: Myths and Truths. They discuss the book's topics, including the scientific evidence between cannabis use and traffic collisions and the validity of biological drug tests to detect cannabis impairment. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Feb 8, 201945 min

Episode 42: Special guest Kaitlyn Perrin

Kaitlyn Perrin, a lawyer at YYC Criminal Defence in Calgary, joins Kyla Lee to share her insights into driving law in Alberta. Including discussion of the Alberta Administrative Licence Suspension regime and how it compares to some of BC's driving regulations. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Kaitlyn Perrin on Twitter: twitter.com/Kait_Perrin www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com https://yyccriminaldefence.ca

Feb 1, 201946 min

Episode 41: New federal semi-truck driver regulations, acquittal in fentanyl pills case

The federal government is introducing new regulations for truck driver training next year in the wake of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Kyla and Paul discuss the acquittal of a man accused of possessing fentanyl pills after a BC Justice said his charter rights were violated. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Jan 25, 201941 min

Episode 40: Special guest Thomas Harding, ICBC 'meat chart'

Thomas Harding, of Trial Lawyers Advocacy Group, joins Kyla Lee to discuss, among other things, ICBC's so-called meat chart. The insurer assigns values to different body parts should they be lost as a result of an auto accident. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Trial Lawyers Advocacy Group on Twitter: twitter.com/group_trial www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com www.tlag.ca

Jan 18, 201946 min

Episode 39: Humboldt Broncos crash guilty plea, offence of being over 80 within two hours of driving

Paul returns to speak with Kyla about the surprise guilty plea entered by the driver involved in the tragic Humboldt Broncos crash last year. They also talk about the new offence of being at or above 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood in the two hours after driving. There's also the interesting case of a man who was given an ASD demand after returning empty bottles at a liquor store plus lots more. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Jan 11, 201948 min

Episode 38: Special guest Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for BC Mike Farnworth

Mike Farnworth, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for British Columbia joins Kyla Lee for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of cannabis-impaired driving in the province. There's an update on what's happening with the 90-day prohibitions for cannabis-impaired and drug-impaired driving in BC. Anyone who is working in the marijuana industry or who has an interest in cannabis legislation will find their conversation about the role of the Community Safety Unit, nicknamed the "pot police", illuminating. Minister Farnworth also gives Kyla the low-down on red-light cameras which have been labelled "photo radar 2.0". Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Mike Farnworth on Twitter: twitter.com/mikefarnworthbc www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Jan 4, 201943 min

Episode 37: Special guests Karen Jokinen and Peter Keen, authors of Impaired Driving Handbook

Kyla interviews Karen Jokinen and Peter Keen, authors of Impaired Driving and Other Criminal Code Driving Offences: A Practitioner's Handbook. The legal textbook includes changes to driving offences in the Criminal Code which came into effect on December 18. Listen to the podcast for a 10% discount code on the book until January 15. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Dec 28, 201859 min

Episode 36: Special guest Attorney General David Eby

The Attorney General of BC, David Eby, is the special guest of this week's episode. Kyla Lee speaks to the lawyer and member of BC's Legislative Assembly who has been at the centre of wide-ranging changes to ICBC. Mr. Eby answers questions about his plans to reform ICBC and their impact on the legal community. He also responds to reports of luxury cars being used in money laundering as well as the future of the insurance defence bar in BC. A must-listen for anyone with an interest in the future of driving in British Columbia. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow David Eby on Twitter: twitter.com/Dave_Eby www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Dec 21, 201841 min

Episode 35: Changes to the dispute process for 24 hour driving prohibitions

Kyla and Paul delve into the topic of changes to the dispute process for 24 hour driving prohibitions. They also talk about impending changes to the impaired driving law landscape. They also discuss the new offence of having loose cannabis in the car. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Dec 14, 201848 min

Episode 34: legal ethics, possibility of wrongful drunk driving convictions due to acid reflux

Kyla and Paul discuss changes to the procedure of challenging the reliability of breathalyzer results. Also, could burping inadvertently lead to incorrect breathalyzer readings? Kyla and Paul talk about the possibility of wrongful drunk driving convictions as a result of acid reflux. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Dec 7, 201851 min

Episode 33: Acumen Law win, West Vancouver PD sexting case, ICBC cuts advertising budget and more

A successful appeal by Acumen lawyers Brandon Moscoe and Emma Wilson has implications for driving law in British Columbia. Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss disciplinary actions after a West Vancouver police officer was caught sexting domestic abuse victims. Also, ICBC is cutting redirecting half of its advertising budget to traffic enforcement and a tragic Edmonton driving law case creates cause for concern. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Nov 30, 201845 min

Episode 32: Special guest Erik Magraken, ICBC injury claim changes, ride-hailing legislation

Special guest Erik Magraken, personal injury lawyer and author of the BC Injury Law and ICBC Claims Blog, joins Kyla to talk about the changes to 'minor' injury claims policy. Listen to how BC drivers are in for a 'rude awakening' next year. Also, Kyla and Paul talk about recently introduced ride-hailing legislation. Are there too many restrictions to attract companies like Uber? Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Erik Magraken on Twitter: twitter.com/erikmagraken www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Nov 23, 201849 min

Episode 31: Trucks restricted to right-hand lane, impaired canoeing, legalization one month on

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko share their thoughts on proposals to restrict trucks to the right-hand lane on certain sections of the Coquihalla Highway. Kyla and Paul make a big splash when they dive into the topic of impaired canoeing. They also take a look at what's happened one month on from cannabis legalization. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Nov 16, 201848 min

Episode 30: Speed limit changes, having cannabis in your car

Paul and Kyla dive into the topic of changes to the speed limit on BC's highways. They also discuss the new offence of having loose cannabis in the car. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Nov 9, 201841 min

Episode 29: Special guests Nizar Shajani and Jan Semenoff

Nizar Shajani, a forensic toxicologist, and Jan Semenoff, an expert witness and former police officer, join Kyla Lee for some debate. In a recent decision, the Supreme Court Court ruled that Crown is not obliged to routinely disclose breathalyzer maintenance records to the defence. Nizar and Jan present conflicting opinions on the ruling in a lively episode. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Nov 2, 201848 min

Episode 28: Significant changes to alcohol-impaired driving charges

Some big changes are in store for drivers in Canada. Significant amendments to alcohol-impaired driving legislation will come into effect in December. Continuing their discussion from last week, Kyla and Paul outline what's to come. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Oct 26, 201853 min

Episode 27: Important changes to Criminal Code, saliva testing, SFSTs

Important changes to the Criminal Code relating to impaired driving have been made – and probably not just the ones you've heard about. Kyla and Paul discuss topics related to saliva testing, standard field sobriety testing, and more. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Oct 19, 201853 min

Episode 26: Special guest Roy Ho, speed limits, ICBC's new unlisted driver protection fee

Paul Doroshenko returns after a couple of weeks off to talk to Kyla Lee about plans to change speed limits in BC. Also, there's reaction to news that charges have been laid against the trucking company involved in the Homboldt Broncos bus crash. Lawyer Roy Ho, of Acumen Law, then joins the podcast to talk about ICBC's recent announcement that it will start charging a fee if you occasionally let someone else drive your car. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko Follow Roy Ho on Twitter: twitter.com/RoyAcumenLaw www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Oct 12, 201840 min

Episode 25: Special guest Ron Moore, cannabis-impaired driving special

This week's episode probably features the most in-depth information on cannabis impairment and driving available in a podcast. Special guest Ron Moore, a lawyer and toxicologist, breaks down the issue with Kyla as they look ahead to some of the new laws coming into effect once recreational marijuana is legalized on October 17. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com References: 1) Marijuana-Impaired Driving, A Report to Congress, DOT HS 812 440, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2017. 2) Logan, B., Kacinko, S.L., and Beirness, D.J.; An Evaluation of Data From Drivers Arrested for Driving Under the Influence in Relation to Per Se Limits for Cannabis, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, May 2016. 3) Drug and Alcohol Crash Risk, DOT HS 812 117, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2015. 4) Romano, E., Torres-Saavedra, P., and Voas, R.; Drugs and Alcohol: Their Relative Crash Risk. J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs 75: 56-64 (2014). 5) Longo, M.C., Hunter, C.E., Lokan, R.J., White, J.M., and White, M.A.; The Prevalence of Alcohol, Cannabinoids, Benzodiazepines, and Stimulants among Injured Drivers and their Role in Driver Culpability: Part II: The Relationship Between Drug Prevalence and Drug Concentration, and Driver Culpability. Accident Analysis and Prevention 32:623-632 (2000). 6) Drugs and Human Performance Fact Sheets; DOT HS 809 725, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2004. 7) Declues, K, Perez, S., and Figueroa, A.; A 2-Year Study of D 9-tetrahydrocannabinol Concentrations in Drivers: Examining Driving and Field Sobriety Test Performance, J. Forensic Sci. 61:1664-1670 (2016). 8) Papafotiou, K., Carter, J.D., and Stough, C.; The Relationship Between Performance on the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Driving Performance, and the Level of D 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in Blood, Forensic Science International 155:172-178 (2005). 9) Papafotiou, K., Carter, J.D., and Stough, C.; An Evaluation of the Sensitivity of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) to Detect Impairment Due to Marijuana Intoxication, Psychopharmacology 180:107-114 (2005). 10) Bosker, W., et al.; A Placebo-controlled Study to Assess Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Performance during Alcohol and Cannabis Intoxication in Heavy Cannabis Users and Accuracy of Point of Collection Testing Devices for Detecting THC in Oral Fluid, Psychopharmacology 223:439-446 (2012). 11) Downey, L., et al.; Detecting Impairment Associated with Cannabis with and without Alcohol in the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Psychopharmacology 224:581-589 (2012). 12) O’Dell, M., et al.; Residual Cannabis Levels in Blood, Urine, and Oral Fluid Following Heavy Cannabis Use, Forensic Science International 249:173-180 (2015).

Oct 5, 201845 min

Episode 24: Special guest Scott Wonder, driving law and aviation, Dräger DrugTest 5000

The special guest this week is Seattle DUI lawyer Scott Wonder who joins Kyla for an interesting discussion about how driving law intersects with aviation. Paul Doroshenko also returns for a chat about recent announcements from various police departments regarding the Dräger DrugTest 5000. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Sep 28, 201849 min

Episode 23: Noise detection devices, Paul and Kyla's testimony at House of Commons Justice Committee

In this episode, Kyla and Paul discuss noise detection devices which could be coming to a BC intersection near you. There's a recap of Acumen Law's Talk Like a Pirate Day fun. Kyla and Paul also talk about their trip to Ottowa to testify at the House of Commons Justice Committee about Bill C-75. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Sep 21, 201848 min

Episode 22: Special guest Dana Larson, cannabis legalization, cannabis-impaired driving

Kyla speaks to cannabis activist and author, Dana Larsen about cannabis-impaired driving as well as cannabis legalization in general. Cannabis-impaired driving legislation does not just impact driving law, it has an effect on wider issues to do with of legalization. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Dana Larsen on Twitter: twitter.com/DanaLarsen www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Sep 14, 201848 min

Episode 21: Special guest Emma Wilson, impact of traffic enforcement on low-income drivers

Freshly-minted lawyer Emma Wilson joins Kyla Lee to discuss how traffic tickets disproportionately impact drivers with a low income. Is the crackdown on cell phone use while driving a cash grab that's hitting poorer drivers more harshly? Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Emma Wilson on Twitter: twitter.com/EmmaAcumenLaw www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Sep 7, 201845 min

Episode 20: Feds approve Dräger DrugTest® 5000, motorcycles, red light cameras

Join Paul Doroshenko and Kyla Lee as they chat about the latest goings on in the world of driving law. This week, they discuss the Federal Government approving the Dräger DrugTest® 5000 for use by Canadian police for roadside screening in Criminal Code investigations. There's also interesting debate around motorcycles and automation. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Aug 31, 201844 min

Episode 19: Common client questions, driving while prohibited

Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko respond to some questions they are frequently asked by clients in this week's episode. There's also discussion of how police search for prohibited drivers. Follow Kyla Lee on Twitter: twitter.com/IRPlawyer Follow Paul Doroshenko on Twitter: twitter.com/PaulDoroshenko www.acumenlaw.ca www.vancouvercriminallaw.com

Aug 24, 201846 min