MEDIA RELEASE – HOPCRAFT, Michael – AKA “The Reptile Guy”
In early July, the BCSPCA announced charges against Mr. Hopcraft under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Veterinarians Act after viewing a video posted on Mr. Hopcraft’s “Wild Education” Facebook page showing him relieving a blood python of a bowel... read moreSubjective speculation to sweep across the Nation How Drug Recognition Experts will handle Cannabis on Canadian Roadways
It seems like a done deal. Legal cannabis will be in the hands of Canadians before the year is up, if, of course, Bill C-45 (the Cannabis Act) passes through its third and final reading in the Senate on June 7, 2018. Assuming it does, government approved... read moreBill C-75: The bad, the worse, and the ugly
On March 29, 2018, Bill C-75 had its first reading in the House of Commons, and upon publication, was quick to receive scrutiny from lawyers across the country. The Bill seeks to amend provisions of several key pieces of legislation, including the Criminal Code and... read moreBooze cruise: Drinkin’ and Paddlin’
Impaired operation of a vehicle/vessel is illegal in British Columbia, the Yukon Territory, and really, across our entire nation. However, you may be surprised to learn that police agencies haven’t always exercised their discretion when determining what constitutes a... read moreHigh Risk: Marginalizing the Mentally Ill
A Justice of the BC Supreme Court refused to label Allan Schoenborn as a “High Risk Offender”, meaning that designation has still not been successfully applied since it was introduced by the Harper Government. Allan Schoenborn was found guilty, but not criminally... read moreImpaired Driving in Canada
Presumption of innocence: We hardly knew ‘ye Our federal government has once again announced its proposal to strengthen the powers of police investigation techniques in impaired driving files. You would be hard pressed to find someone who would disagree that keeping... read moreAtlas of Crime: Vancouver Edition
The Vancouver Police Department announced that it will be using a new form of intelligence to stop crime before it happens. No, it isn’t the formation of the Psychic Task Force. It isn’t any sort of “Big Brother” surveillance method (I think) – rather, the VPD has... read moreBasic Info: Brushing up
It is commonplace that first-time offenders rarely have a good understanding of the judicial process. Although it would be fantastic if everyone was fully apprised of their rights and obligations under Canadian law, it is unrealistic. However, I... read moreSmoking and driving: What’s to come
Ah, Canada. Home of poutine, maple syrup, hockey, and….marijuana. Some of the most highly coveted strains in the world are (apparently) found here in British Columbia. And finally, after Harper’s “War on Drugs” admitted crushing defeat, our Government is ready to rake... read moreTrucker acquitted after 23 kilos of cocaine found hidden in back of truck
On December 3, 2012, Mr. G (name redacted for privacy), owner of the trucking company he was transporting for, was arrested after 23 kilograms of cocaine was found hidden in a secret compartment in his vehicle. Obviously, this product was not something Mr. G had... read moreSharing
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