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Can You Fail a Breathalyzer with pickled ginger?

Can you fail a breathalyzer with Tabasco Sauce?

Can you fail a breathalyzer with Worcestershire sauce?

Tuna tataki is delicious but can the ponzu sauce it contains cause you to fail a breathalyzer? Find out in Can You Fail It.

Supposedly it can protect against radiation but can miso paste lead to a false reading on a breathalyzer? Find out in "Can You Fail It?" https://youtu.be/1v4EDTYmIvU

Voting ends at 5pm this evening Have you voted yet?!

BC Lawyers, it's so easy to vote in the Law Society of BC Bencher by-election, it takes less than a minute. Watch this video to see how to do it. Voting ends November 13.

It's pumpkin spice season, but Can You Fail It? Watch the video to find out if a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte can lead to a false positive on a breathalyzer:

What to do at a Police Roadblock While you should always arrange in advance for a safe ride home, it is never a bad idea to be equipped with the information necessary to protect yourself should you be stopped. This blog post will give you five helpful tips to best protect yourself if you are stopped at a police roadblock.... https://vancouvercriminallaw.com/what-to-do-at-a-police-ro/

A local lawyer is helping inform people on Instagram about the changes to which have come to traffic court in B.C. because of the coronavirus. On Tuesday, Vancouver criminal lawyer Kyla Lee took to Instagram to share a few tips about traffic court. She says you have to wear a mask and the judge might keep their distance. So make sure you bring a mask with you. The sheriffs do have masks on hand for people who don’t have them, but it’s a lot easier if you have a mask ready, ...Lee explains. https://www.citynews1130.com//lawyer-traffic-court-corona/

Can you fail a breathalyzer with grapefruit?

We tested chewing tobacco - in the name of science - to see if it can lead to a fail on a breathalyzer.

A recent case has clarified the elements of the defence of entrapment in Canada.

Acumen Law Corporation's Kyla Lee has been nominated in Canadian Lawyer Magazine's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers 2020! Kyla was nominated in the "Young Influencer", "Changemakers" and the "Human Rights, Advocacy and Criminal" categories! Voting takes less than a minute and is open until June 5th! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CL-Top25MostInfluential-2020

Can You Fail a Breathalyzer with Rye Bread? Can You Fail a Breathalyzer with Rye Bread? https://youtu.be/pODeQ-Jjnb0

Can You Fail a Breathalyzer with Rye Bread? Can You Fail a Breathalyzer with Rye Bread? https://youtu.be/pODeQ-Jjnb0

A question we often get is can I get a criminal record for driving while prohibited?

Can you fail a breathalyzer with wine-flavoured chocolates?

A conviction for a criminal impaired driving offence is likely to follow you for the rest of your life so if you’re facing a drunk driving charge, now is the time to inform yourself as best you can and make the best decisions to protect your future.

On this week's pod: dangerous driving, distracted driving and ridiculous driving. Plus, don't miss the podcast premiere of The AcuTones' new song, COVID-19 Blues.

If you have an upcoming court appearance it is likely to have been adjourned. Here's what COVID-19 means for your case.

Long-haul truck drivers should know if they get a driving infraction in one province how it will affect their licence in another province. Unfortunately, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators won't share its Conviction Equivalency Table with the public: https://vancouvercriminallaw.com/commercial-drivers-have-n/

What happens if a peace officer gives you a 24 hour prohibition for drugs?