When you are pulled over by a cop in Vancouver, don’t panic. Know your basic rights when dealing with police in Vancouver. No matter what you did before the officer stopped your car, follow our advice. Keep your legal options open. You have the right to silence when pulled over by a cop in Vancouver.…
Sexual Assault Defences Under s. 271 of the Criminal Code, the Crown can charge you with sexual assault if you have touched another person in a sexual way without their consent. Common defences to this charge often include: actual consent, where the complainant (the person claiming sexual assault against you) consented at the time of…
Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) A police officer can suspend your licence under the Motor Vehicle Act on their belief that you are impaired. You have 7 days to dispute this kind of prohibition or your drivers’ licence will be suspended for 90 days and your vehicle will be impounded for 30 days. Costly Penalties You…