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Acumen Law Corporation. Criminal Lawyers in Vancouver, Richmond, Victoria. Criminal Law and Drunk Driving. Experienced in defending 90-day IRP DUI in BC.

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 29/09/2026
The BC Supreme Court has ruled in R v Kalicum that serious drug addiction is a disability protected by s. 15 of the Charter. The decision could have significant implications for how Canadian criminal law treats substance use disorders.
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BC Court Rules Drug Addiction Is a Disability Protected by the Charter
A BC Supreme Court ruling in R v Kalicum finds serious drug addiction protected by Charter equality rights and strikes down a trafficking law.
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 28/09/2026
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.
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Third-Party Privacy Interests: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada...
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 22/09/2026
BC turned a roadside screening device into the basis for immediate punishment. In 2014, we asked what science supported that decision. Twelve years later, our latest blog revisits the same question.
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BC Turned a Screening Device Into a Punishment Machine. Where Is the Science?
Why BC’s IRP system relies on roadside screening devices without clear scientific validation for punishment.
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 21/09/2026
How long can COVID-19 continue to justify court delays? This case explores when pandemic-related delay stops being an exceptional circumstance and becomes something the justice system should have reasonably mitigated.
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Pandemic Delays: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn't!
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 16/09/2026
For 16 years, BC’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition scheme has relied on roadside breath testing. But calibration, mouth alcohol and human physiology can affect results. We break down the science, and the strict 7-day deadline to dispute an IRP. loom.ly/B_OVZzo
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 15/09/2026
What should lawyers actually be pledging allegiance to? This case looks at lawyers’ oaths, freedom of religion, and whether the focus should instead be a commitment to the rule of law.
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Lawyers' Oaths: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn't!
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 08/09/2026
A recent BC Court of Appeal decision shows how the YCJA and the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2025 guidance are reshaping youth sentencing in serious criminal cases. We examine what this means for young people facing serious charges in BC. loom.ly/H7I5tSQ
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 01/09/2026
Can you fight an IRP in BC? Yes, but success depends on the facts, evidence, and legal grounds. Learn how IRP reviews work, why some challenges fail, and what options may come next. You generally have just 7 days to apply. loom.ly/HF3Uppg
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 31/08/2026
Where does a highway legally end? This case looks at a cyclist injured beside a bike path and the bigger question of where municipal responsibility starts and stops.
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Cyclists: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn't!
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 26/08/2026
Received an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) in BC? The process moves quickly. Our step-by-step guide covers roadside breath tests, second-test rights, the 7-day review deadline, impoundment and licence reinstatement. Read more: loom.ly/g1EdVL8
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 18/08/2026
How long does a DUI stay on your record in BC? A conviction can affect your criminal record and ICBC driving history differently, and may impact travel and employment. Learn what stays on your record and for how long. loom.ly/D6nlrb8
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 17/08/2026
How clear should an audio recording have to be before it can be relied on in court? This case looks at poor quality recordings, missing context, and the growing need for stronger standards around digital evidence.
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 14/08/2026
The Mike Smyth Show: Illegal street racing taking over the streets of Nanaimo “I think it’s more of a threat than reality. Because the cost of putting a helicopter in the air and having them just monitor, looking for an offence... is not really financially viable…” - Paul Doroshenko
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The Mike Smyth Show: Illegal street racing taking over the streets of Nanaimo
Illegal street racing is taking over the streets of Nanaimo. Is there enough police enforcement to tackle this issue?RCMP in Nanaimo partnered with a police helicopter service to target dangerous drivers, following multiple complaints from residents about drag racing and other risky behaviour in some parts of the city in recent months. “I think it’s …
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 11/08/2026
Can you get a DUI on a horse in Canada? Technically, no. Canada’s impaired driving laws apply to a “conveyance,” and a horse does not fall within that definition. Swipe through for the breakdown. vancouvercriminallaw.com/can-you-ge…
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 11/08/2026
100+ kg of methamphetamine. A 5.5-year sentence. What determines the outcome of a cross-border drug importation case in BC? We break down quantity, role, plea strategy, and other factors that can shape sentencing. Read more: loom.ly/Qu7Ds6c
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 10/08/2026
When does an injury count as arising from a motor vehicle accident? This case looks at where no fault insurance coverage begins and ends when multiple events may have contributed to the injuries.
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No-Fault Insurance: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn't!
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 04/08/2026
Police may be allowed to approach a vehicle in a residential driveway. Opening its closed door is another matter. Our latest article explains R. v. Singer, 2026 SCC 8, and what it may mean for impaired driving cases in BC.
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R. v. Singer: What the Supreme Court Just Said About Police in Your Driveway
Learn how R. v. Singer limits police vehicle searches on private driveways during BC impaired driving investigations.
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 27/07/2026
Can a court automatically infer an intent to kill from the close-range discharge of a firearm? This case explored whether categorical inferences are consistent with the presumption of innocence and the rules governing circumstantial evidence.
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Intent to Kill: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn't!
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 21/07/2026
Should an accused person be able to insist on a trial after the Crown decides to withdraw the charges? This case explored whether a withdrawal is always enough, or whether some people deserve the opportunity to clear their name in court.
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Withdrawal of Charges: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn't
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 14/07/2026
Where does the sidewalk end and the highway begin? A recent BC case, R. v. Machura, shows how those legal definitions affected the outcome of a careless driving prosecution after a fatal collision. loom.ly/bh9bcxo
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 13/07/2026
What happens to a Charter damages claim if the person bringing it dies before the case is over? This case explored whether constitutional claims for damages should continue through a person's estate, or end with the claimant.
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Violations of Charter Rights: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn't
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 08/07/2026
CBC News: Viral video appears to show woman asleep behind the wheel on busy B.C. highway “Anything from a simple violation ticket all the way up to criminal charges for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle,” - Kyla Lee
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CBC News: Viral video appears to show woman asleep behind the wheel on busy B.C. highway
RCMP are investigating after a video circulated that appears to show a driver asleep at the wheel of a Tesla travelling on a busy highway in southeastern B.C. The footage was captured by another motorist, Carleigh King, driving along the Trans-Canada Highway between Golden and Revelstoke on Sunday afternoon. In the video, a woman in a …
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 07/07/2026
Think refusing a breath sample is better than blowing? In BC, a refusal charge is often harder to defend than an "over 80" charge and can carry equally serious consequences. Learn why: vancouvercriminallaw.com/over-80-vs…
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 06/07/2026
Should courts ever examine how a joint sentencing submission was negotiated? This case explored whether power imbalances between the Crown and the defence should play a greater role when courts review jointly recommended sentences.
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Power Imbalances: Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn't!
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 03/07/2026
Can provinces go further with Immediate Roadside Prohibitions? And what does a new Ontario Court of Appeal decision mean for cannabis-impaired driving cases? Listen to the latest Driving Law with Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko: soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/episode-4…
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 02/07/2026
CTV News: ‘We’re all on edge’: Vancouver Island residents react after inmate escape “Jail isn’t meant to be purely retribution,” she said. “Rehabilitation is a very important goal of the sentencing process.” loom.ly/8i3ephY
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CTV News: ‘We’re all on edge’: Vancouver Island residents react after inmate escape
Residents in Metchosin and surrounding communities say they are angry, frightened and frustrated after a convicted murderer escaped from William Head Institution, a minimum-security prison located along the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The inmate, 69-year-old Ernest Jensen, was reported missing over the weekend. He was later found dead in the waters off Metchosin, not …
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 01/07/2026
Choosing a Vancouver DUI lawyer isn't about flashy marketing, it's about experience with BC impaired driving law, IRP reviews, criminal defence, and acting before deadlines expire. Read more: vancouvercriminallaw.com/vancouver-…
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 29/06/2026
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. youtu.be/xIFLYxBpbqE
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 23/06/2026
BC impaired driving cases can involve two separate systems: • Criminal charges • Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRP) They operate independently and carry different risks, procedures, and deadlines. Understanding the difference is essential to protecting your rights. loom.ly/es6PYKc
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 22/06/2026
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. youtu.be/OK48f3c_vbA
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 20/06/2026
A new episode of Driving Law is out now! Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss R. v. Raffia, a new study on forensic science and wrongful convictions, & a driver who threw his phone out the window after getting a distracted driving ticket. Listen now soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/episode-4…
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 17/06/2026
Legal Aid BC data shows significant growth in the number of women entering criminal defence work. Yet men continue to receive more legal aid contracts per lawyer across most years and categories. A reminder that access and opportunity are not always the same thing. loom.ly/3OfktW4
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 15/06/2026
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. loom.ly/y20yn_s
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 12/06/2026
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! loom.ly/1PXCtfE
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 09/06/2026
“Even if you are a law-abiding citizen, somebody who has never done anything wrong in your life… if somebody does something wrong using your property, you can be the one who’s penalized.” loom.ly/T4__0hU
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BC law targeting gangsters’ property used for teen’s e-dirt bikes in Kelowna
Three Kelowna kids might lose their e-dirt bikes because of BC law used to target gangsters and money launderers. Police said they were riding dangerously and stunting on Gordon Drive, May 14, but fled when officers tried to stop them. Once caught, the bikes were impounded and they might not be returned. Kelowna RCMP are among …
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 09/06/2026
Think a pardon completely erases an impaired driving conviction? A recent court ruling says a pardoned DUI can still trigger harsher penalties on future charges. Read more: vancouvercriminallaw.com/pardon-imp…
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 08/06/2026
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. loom.ly/5DISDcA
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 06/06/2026
A new episode of Driving Law is out now! Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko 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: loom.ly/V5YY9rk
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 03/06/2026
Can you drive after receiving an IRP in BC? Usually not. An Immediate Roadside Prohibition takes effect immediately, your licence is suspended, and there are no standard temporary permits that let you keep driving. Learn more: Read more: loom.ly/I-kdM0A
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 01/06/2026
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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=18LEb1HUEKM
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 29/05/2026
New Driving Law is out now! Kyla and Paul discuss the Supreme Court of Canada hearing Emeruwa, a major refusal case, BC’s new commercial vehicle dash cam law, Aboriginal title misconceptions, and a school bus driver allegedly caught doing 100 km/h in a 50 zone. Listen now: loom.ly/XMAJ30Q
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 26/05/2026
A recent incident involving a Tesla driver allegedly asleep behind the wheel on Highway 1 is a reminder that “Autopilot” doesn’t remove legal responsibility from the driver. If ICBC is questioning your coverage, don’t assume their decision is final. loom.ly/nO920Mw
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 26/05/2026
When does evidence in a sexual assault trial require a screening application before it can be admitted? This case looked at whether prior expressions of attraction could be used without going through those special procedures. youtu.be/9pySm0xGUbM
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 23/05/2026
New Driving Law episode! Kyla and Paul discuss the Sea to Sky speeding crackdown, Vancouver’s new AI parking enforcement system, an Alberta distracted driving case involving eating while driving, and a Cybertruck driven into a lake. Listen now on all streaming platforms. loom.ly/5Mcf_js
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 21/05/2026
The Mike Smyth Show: What car modifications are illegal in BC? “Anything that basically could increase the noise of the muffler or the exhaust, is prohibited by the motor vehicle act regulations…” - @pauldoroshenko.com loom.ly/6pukeCY
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 15/05/2026
New Driving Law episode! Kyla and Paul discuss fake parking tickets, a prosecutor accused of berating a police witness, AI-generated crash videos, and a Ridiculous Driver involving teens riding in a U-Haul. Listen now on all streaming platforms. loom.ly/o6Fx1s8
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 13/05/2026
Charged with driving while prohibited in BC? These cases are often far more technical than people realize. Small deficiencies in the records can make a major difference in court. Read more here: loom.ly/3Dkytcc
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 11/05/2026
What happens when Hague Convention child return proceedings collide with a refugee claim? This case looked at how courts should balance international child abduction rules against allegations of danger and persecution. youtu.be/owNB2JeAy_M
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 09/05/2026
A new episode of Driving Law is now available Paul is joined by Alice and Alison for a special in-car episode discussing BC photo radar, Alberta’s crackdown on speed cameras, traffic enforcement in Australia, and how AI is changing the legal profession. Listen now! loom.ly/jDzmoWY
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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 07/05/2026
@pauldoroshenko.com, K.C. was featured in “The Entrepreneur Nobody Quit on Tough Times,” an interview with Gurmeet Judge about resilience, entrepreneurship, building Acumen Law, and pushing through difficult times. loom.ly/QjnVfwY
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