Acumen Law Corporation

Acumen Law Corporation Criminal Lawyer Vancouver
Vancouver: 604-685-8889
Richmond: 604-370-3050
Surrey: 604-593-8580

We are a BC law firm with offices in Vancouver, Richmond, Victoria and Surrey. We help people who are facing criminal charges and DUI in British Columbia. Paul Doroshenko has practiced criminal defence in Vancouver since 1999. Acumen Law succeeds in more IRP impaired driving cases than any other law firm in BC every month. We defend complex criminal cases, driving while prohibited, impaired drivin

g, refusal to blow, assault, drug charges. More information at:
http://vancouvercriminallaw.com
http://acumenlaw.ca

A new look at Legal Aid BC data reveals a complicated picture.More women are entering criminal defence work than ever be...
06/17/2026

A new look at Legal Aid BC data reveals a complicated picture.

More women are entering criminal defence work than ever before. Yet across most years and experience levels, men continue to receive more legal aid contracts on average.

The report suggests that while barriers to entry may be falling, access to meaningful work and career-building opportunities may still be uneven.

Read the full article and join the discussion.
https://vancouvercriminallaw.com/who-gets-the-work-equity-in-legal-aid-data/

06/12/2026

A new episode of Driving Law is now available to stream!

This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee takes a closer look at road safety in British Columbia, including the recent spike in motorcycle fatalities and what the numbers actually tell us about risk on the road.

She also discusses a collision involving a 12-year-old on an e-scooter, a tragic ATV rollover involving children, and the legal responsibilities that come with operating motorized vehicles.

Plus, Kyla examines ICBC’s new online knowledge testing system and the elimination of the second road test, raising questions about whether cost savings are being prioritized over public safety.

The Ridiculous Driver of the Week features an Australian woman allegedly caught driving at five times the legal alcohol limit while repeatedly crashing into vehicles in a grocery store parking lot.

Listen now on all streaming platforms!
https://soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/episode-456-motorcycle-fatalities

Think a pardon wipes the slate clean?A recent court decision found that a pardoned impaired driving conviction can still...
06/09/2026

Think a pardon wipes the slate clean?

A recent court decision found that a pardoned impaired driving conviction can still count against you if you're charged again.

The lesson: a record suspension may help with employment and opportunities, but it may not protect you from mandatory jail sentences in the future.

Read the full breakdown at the link in bio.

https://vancouvercriminallaw.com/pardon-impaired-driving-future-charges/

06/05/2026

A new episode of Driving Law is now available to stream!

This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss two important BC court decisions involving obstruction and failing to stop for police.

They break down a case involving a self-described sovereign citizen who refused to identify himself during a traffic stop, and another decision examining whether a driver can be convicted of flight from police when officers choose not to pursue.

They also discuss dangerous driving, roadside investigations, and this week's Ridiculous Driver of the Week featuring a man filming sports cars while sitting in the open trunk of an SUV on an Ontario highway.

Listen now on all streaming platforms!
https://soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/episode-455-obstruction-sovereign-citizens-fleeing-traffic-stops

Received an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) in BC and wondering if you can still drive?In most cases, the answer is...
06/03/2026

Received an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) in BC and wondering if you can still drive?

In most cases, the answer is no. An IRP takes effect immediately, your licence is seized, and there are no occupational licences or temporary permits that allow you to continue driving during the prohibition period.

Learn:
✔️ When an IRP starts
✔️ Whether temporary licences apply
✔️ What happens to your vehicle
✔️ How licence reinstatement works
✔️ Why driving during a prohibition can lead to further penalties

Read more: https://vancouvercriminallaw.com/can-i-drive-after-being-issued-an-irp-in-bc/

05/29/2026

A new episode of Driving Law is now available to stream!

This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the Supreme Court of Canada granting leave in Emeruwa, an impaired driving refusal case that could clarify what the Crown must prove when a driver says they tried their best to provide a breath sample.

They also break down BC’s new commercial vehicle dash cam law, including privacy concerns, police access to footage, workplace surveillance, and the many details still left to future regulation.

Plus, Kyla and Paul discuss misinformation around Aboriginal title and private property, and the Ridiculous Driver of the Week features an Ontario school bus driver allegedly caught driving 100 km/h in a 50 km/h zone with children on board.

Listen now on all streaming platforms!
https://soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/driving-law-episode-454

Teslas are changing the roads in BC - and changing the way ICBC investigates crashes. When repair costs climb into six f...
05/26/2026

Teslas are changing the roads in BC - and changing the way ICBC investigates crashes.

When repair costs climb into six figures, coverage disputes become much more aggressive. We’re seeing more cases where ICBC looks for reasons to deny claims entirely, especially involving allegations of reckless driving, misrepresentation, or improper vehicle use.

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. Legal representation matters.

https://vancouvercriminallaw.com/teslas-accidents-and-icbc-coverage-disputes/

05/22/2026

A new episode of Driving Law is now available to stream!

This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss the record-breaking Sea to Sky Highway enforcement blitz that led to 66 excessive speeding impoundments over May long weekend.

They also break down Vancouver’s move toward AI-powered parking ticket enforcement, what it means for drivers, and the growing role of automated enforcement in traffic law. Plus, they review an Alberta distracted driving case involving a driver eating from a bowl while entering an intersection.

And the Ridiculous Driver of the Week features a Tesla Cybertruck owner who tested “wade mode” by driving directly into a lake.

Listen now on all streaming platforms!
https://soundcloud.com/drivinglaw/episode-453-sea-to-sky-speeding-crackdown-ai-parking-enforcement

Paul Doroshenko on The Mike Smyth Show: What car modifications are illegal in BC?“Pretty much any modification that you ...
05/21/2026

Paul Doroshenko on The Mike Smyth Show: What car modifications are illegal in BC?

“Pretty much any modification that you make to your car exhaust system is likely going to be illegal. So if you replace the muffler with one that’s got a different size or number of baffle plates in it… If you widen the opening at the end of the exhaust outlet, that will be illegal. All of these things are prohibited. Anything that basically could increase the noise of the muffler or the exhaust, is prohibited by the motor vehicle act regulations…”

LISTEN HERE: https://vancouvercriminallaw.com/the-mike-smyth-show-what-car-modifications-are-illegal-in-bc/

Charged with driving while prohibited in BC? These cases are often far more technical than people realize. The governmen...
05/13/2026

Charged with driving while prohibited in BC? These cases are often far more technical than people realize.

The government must prove every element of the offence — and much of that proof depends on paperwork from the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles that may not always be enough.

Small deficiencies in the records can make a major difference in court.

If you are facing a driving while prohibited charge in British Columbia, speak with a lawyer experienced in defending these cases.

Read more here:
https://vancouvercriminallaw.com/driving-while-prohibited-bc-government-proof-challenges/

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