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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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

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 · 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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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 05/05/2026

An Immediate Roadside Prohibition in BC is administrative, not criminal. No court. No conviction. No criminal record. If you’ve received an IRP, deadlines to challenge it are strict - and the process is technical. Know your rights and act quickly. loom.ly/RLtj970

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 02/05/2026

New Driving Law episode This week, we break down a major DRE decision and why missing even one step in the 12-step drug recognition evaluation process can make an impaired driving investigation unlawful. Plus: a lawnmower inside a Target store. loom.ly/-DmJU-g

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 30/04/2026

Think the roadside breathalyzer got it wrong? From mouth alcohol to calibration issues, Approved Screening Devices (ASDs) aren’t perfect - and a flawed reading can have serious consequences in BC. Read more about how breathalyzers fail and what you can do loom.ly/Vd7nDEY

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 27/04/2026

Can the defence of colour-of-right justify breaching a court injunction during a protest? This case looks at how that defence was raised in the context of land-based activism. youtu.be/KCR-_1iDCQE

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 25/04/2026

New episode of Driving Law! This week, Kyla and Paul break down a controversial court decision upholding THC driving laws and what it means for the future of criminal law in Canada. Plus, a cross-border discussion on personal injury law with U.S. lawyer Charles Sanders. loom.ly/gOAwwJ4

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 22/04/2026

Got a DUI in BC and your car was impounded? Here’s exactly what happens, what it costs, and how to get it back. Don’t get caught off guard. Read the full blog here: vancouvercriminallaw.com/car-impoun…

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 17/04/2026

New Driving Law episode This week on Driving Law, Paul is joined by Alice to break down a key impaired driving decision on causation, an update on the Dancho case, and why using AI for legal advice could put you at risk. soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/episode-4…

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 11/04/2026

New Driving Law episode now available Disclosure still matters, interpreter failures can sink a case, and right to counsel keeps expanding. Now streaming. loom.ly/GPq5bLM

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 30/03/2026

How much notice should the Crown give before relying on breathalyzer evidence at trial? This case looks at what happens when that evidence is served just days before trial, despite strict timelines on the defence. youtu.be/luvxGg5RRKk

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 27/03/2026

New Driving Law episode! We break down the Supreme Court’s decision in R v Singer, plus distracted driving appeals and Tesla self-driving risks. Now streaming. soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/episode-4…

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 23/03/2026

When police conduct an unconstitutional strip search, what is the appropriate remedy in a criminal case? This week’s episode of Cases That Should Have Gone to the Supreme Court of Canada, But Didn’t looks at a case that raised that issue. youtu.be/Gh13mBLUKek

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 22/03/2026

New Driving Law episode We break down the Supreme Court’s decision in R v Singer and what it means for police entering private property during impaired driving investigations. Listen now on all streaming platforms! soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/episode-4…

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 16/03/2026

Can courts order lawyers to continue representing clients even when the lawyer says it would be unethical to do so? This week’s episode looks at a case that raised serious questions about the limits of judicial power and legal ethics. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwCjdOCoFWo

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 14/03/2026

Happy Pi Day. 3.14159… a number that goes on forever. Much like this song. #PiDay #AcumenLaw #LawyerToldMeNotToTalkToYou

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 14/03/2026

New episode of Driving Law This week: a serious Charter breach where police misled an accused about access to her lawyer, a new federal bill expanding tracking warrants, and updates to impaired driving sentencing rules. Listen now on all platforms. loom.ly/dfxhcRk

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 09/03/2026

On this week’s episode, we look at a case about delay in civil litigation and whether courts should take institutional delays into account before dismissing a claim. The Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear the appeal. youtu.be/6MjITPCSaJI

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 08/03/2026

Today we recognize International Women’s Day and celebrate the many women whose leadership, dedication, and expertise strengthen our communities and the legal profession. At Acumen Law Corporation, we are proud to work alongside talented women who make an impact every day.

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Acumen Law Corporation @acumenlaw.ca · 06/03/2026

New Driving Law episode A B.C. Court of Appeal decision on hit-and-run insurance claims, a breath test refusal review under the IRP system, and a Ridiculous Driver of the Week involving a police cruiser stuck on a trailer during a pursuit. Now streaming: loom.ly/4u2ffaY

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