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What Happens When A Self Driving Car Kills Someone?

January 17, 2023March 21, 2018 by Joe

What Happens When A Self Driving Car Kills Someone? Self-driving cars are becoming more and more common on our roadways…but …

The B.C. Government Reveals Its Plan to Create a 90-day Drug-Impaired Driving Scheme

January 17, 2023February 7, 2018 by Joe

The B.C. Government Reveals Its Plan to Create a 90-day Drug-Impaired Driving Scheme Our provincial government has released a plan …

Riding With An Unsecured Pet In Your Vehicle Could Result In Hefty Fines

January 17, 2023January 31, 2018 by Joe

Riding With An Unsecured Pet In Your Vehicle Could Result In Hefty Fines It might surprise you to learn that …

If You’re Thinking That it’s Okay to be Impaired in a Driverless Car, Guess Again

January 17, 2023January 26, 2018 by Joe

If You’re Thinking That it’s Okay to be Impaired in a Driverless Car, Guess Again Driverless cars are coming to …

What Does the Future of Self-Driving Cars Mean for DUI Law?

January 17, 2023January 24, 2018 by Joe

What Does the Future of Self-Driving Cars Mean for DUI Law? How will the increasing presence of automated vehicles on …

The B.C. Government Is Buckling Down on So-Called Dangerous Drivers

May 25, 2023December 4, 2017 by Joe

The B.C. Government Is Buckling Down on So-Called Dangerous Drivers On December 1, 2017, the provincial government enacted stricter rules …

Potential Legal Issues with Proposed Impaired Driving Laws

May 25, 2023November 30, 2017 by Joe

Potential Legal Issues with Proposed Impaired Driving Laws The federal government intends to change Canada’s impaired driving laws, and have …

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Summary Offences and Indictable Offences in Canada

In the Canadian legal system, criminal offences are categorised into two types: summary offences, and indictable offences. If you are facing a criminal charge in British Columbia, understanding how these charges vary, and what you will face under each category, is critical. Today, the Sarah Leamon Law Group will ensure you understand everything there is…
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Can My Fingerprints be Deleted in Canada? The Legal Landscape of Fingerprint Deletion in Canada

What happens when data protection and personal privacy intersect with the law? Today, people are increasingly concerned about the retention and potential misuse of their biometric data, particularly fingerprints. But if the Canadian criminal system has had a reason to fingerprint you, it becomes part of a permanent database. What are the legal intricacies of…
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Conditional Sentence Orders: What Are They And How Do They Work?

Conditional sentence orders are the formal name in Canada for what is colloquially known as ‘house arrest’, or community-based sentences, as an alternative to incarceration for certain offenders. While not on the table for every crime, especially severe ones, they’re an interesting alternative to traditional punishment methods like incarceration and should be on everyone’s radar.…
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