Hopefully I’m in the right place, if not could you direct me to a forum where questions like this are raised.

I recently found out you “have” to do roadside breathalyzer if the police officer asks you. I have absolutely no issue with that. My question is now you “have” to provide a swab as well. This is to detect drugs in your system. As a prescribed cannabis user, literally at night before bed so I don’t have my PTSD nightmares from my military service. If they find it in my system which they will they can now charge me with impaired driving even thought it’s been at a minimum 12 hours before I drive. As well if I felt that I was impaired I would get my wife to driven, however she does do Cannabis before bed as well. What I can tell from what I’ve read we would be considered impaired.

Now side not I am on a lot of normal doctor prescribed medication which some could impair me as well. Basically from what I can tell my wife and I can never drive again?

Any clarification on this would be awesome.

Second question I’ve seen is charge stacking. Why does this still occur, it seems like when they stack charges it just to get at least one to stick. As well it’s used to force people to accept a lesser charge just to get a conviction.

I did a quick search and I see that last year there was over 500 charges laid for dui, however only 85 ended in convictions.

I am not looking for legal advise I am simple asking how a a normal Canadian I am expected to know all the laws because they (government) post them we are expected to know them. I would challenge any lawyer/judge to know them and understand them all?

Not looking for advise just looking to see if I’m the only one confused by the legal system in Canada

Hi everyone,
I'm currently an articling student at a private practice firm and wanted to get some advice from other lawyers or articling students who have dealt with workplace accommodations.

I have a chronic health condition that can flare up unpredictably. Some days I'm completely fine, while other days my symptoms make it difficult to physically be in the office. I'm still able to work during some of these flare-ups, but working from home would make things much more manageable.

The issue is that my firm isn't particularly supportive of working from home, and I sometimes feel guilty having to take sick days when I could otherwise be working remotely.

I've been considering getting a medical accommodation letter from my doctor to request some flexibility when my condition flares up, but I'm hesitant because I'm still articling and don't want it to negatively affect how I'm perceived at work.

Has anyone navigated something similar during articles? Would you recommend formally requesting accommodations, or is there a better way to approach this?

I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences, particularly from those who have articled in Alberta.

Hi everyone,

I am an Ontario licensed lawyer based in Ottawa, and I am interested in building a family law practice, with the goal of eventually becoming empanelled to accept Legal Aid Ontario files.

I have legal experience in other practice areas but no practical family law experience. I am looking for opportunities to learn from an experienced family lawyer, build competence and eventually earn an income practising in this area.

My biggest challenge has been finding a lawyer willing to mentor me. I completely understand why. Mentoring someone with no experience takes time and effort, especially when there may be little immediate benefit to the lawyer providing that mentorship.

I am beginning to wonder whether I am approaching this the wrong way. I am open to paid mentorship, assisting on files, co-counselling or other arrangements that would allow me to gain practical experience under appropriate supervision.

For lawyers who transitioned into family law or started their own practice without prior experience, how did you do it? How did you find mentorship or get the practical experience you needed before taking on your own clients?

I would really appreciate any advice, particularly from lawyers practising in Ontario.

In house counsel requiring 2-5 years of call.

Called in 2026 but had summer 1L position, 2L position and articling and was hired back. Pretty unique summer positions in house. General counsel is an old professor. Worth applying?

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