Police Prejudice and BMWs
It seems BMW drivers are often the subject of unfair derision. It’s a common assumption that every BMW driver is arrogant or thinks they need to test the limits of...
The original Driving Lawyers
When we started defending driving matters, there was no such thing as a “driving lawyer,” at least in British Columbia. In fact, it was very rare to see a lawyer in...
Got Caught? Call Us
If you’ve been stopped by the police for any driving offence, you just need to pick up the phoneto get help with your case. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a...
What is the Motor Vehicle Act?
As lawyers, we use the term “Motor Vehicle Act” all the time, and we’re never certain if people understand what we’re talking about. The British Columbia Motor...
Distracted driving, when the government doesn’t know the law
There is the letter of the law, the understanding of the law and the application of the law. One generally assumes that there is someone in government with a good...
You are a Survivor
Have you ever wondered why you have such a deep desire to fight back when faced with a serious threat? It’s because your ancestors, all the way back to the...
Should I fight my ticket?
In British Columbia, you have the right to a trial if you choose to dispute a traffic ticket, and it is common to say “fight a ticket.” As lawyers, we don’t consider...
I’m sorry to hear about your DUI charge
Hey, I hope you’re doing okay. I wanted to reach out to you because I heard that you’ve just gotten a drunk driving charge and I wanted to offer my...
Getting your fine reduced for a traffic ticket in BC
Your first thought after getting a serious traffic ticket in BC may be whether there is a way to get the fine reduced. The fine may be burdensome for you and a...
Three concerns about new passive anti-drunk driving tech in new vehicles
The Canadian government is examining the potential use of technology to detect drunk driving in vehicles. This follows legislation that was passed in the United...