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Shikhman Barristers provides clear analysis of criminal law, court decisions, legislation, police powers, bail, trial rights, evidence, sentencing and appeals. Our lawyers also contribute to public discussions about the justice system and publish practical resources to explain the legal issues that may arise when a criminal allegation is made.

Partner Edward Prutschi Delivers Sermon at Local Toronto Synagogue

BORIS BYTENSKY February 4, 2019

The following sermon was delivered by partner, Edward Prutschi, on Saturday Feb. 2, 2019, Parshat Mishpatim at the Song Shul ...

Bruce McArthur Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Murder

BORIS BYTENSKY January 29, 2019

The case of Toronto serial killer Bruce McArthur has been settled. Today McArthur pled guilty to eight counts of first-degree ...

Edward Prutschi Discusses Legalities of Latest Toronto News with Jerry Agar

BORIS BYTENSKY January 21, 2019

Criminal lawyer Edward Prutschi sat down with Jerry Agar on January 17th, 2019 on NewsTalk1010 to discuss the legality of ...

Understanding the Bail System in Canada

BORIS BYTENSKY January 16, 2019

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees a right to a reasonable bail. The Criminal Code states that, in most ...

Criminal Lawyer Edward Prutschi Discusses Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash

BORIS BYTENSKY January 10, 2019

Canada was shocked last April when 16 people were killed and 13 others were injured in a major bus crash. ...

Reckless Driving Charges Dropped for Man with Undiagnosed ADHD

BORIS BYTENSKY December 26, 2018

Toronto criminal lawyer Boris Bytensky discussed on NewsTalk1010 a case that deals with driving and ADHD. On Halloween night in ...

New Legislation to Impact Ontario Impaired Driving Law

BORIS BYTENSKY December 6, 2018

On December 18th, new legislation will go into effect that will impact impaired driving law. Currently, police officers must have ...

BSB Criminal Law Firm Voted Best Toronto Lawyers in the 2018 NOW Readers’ Choice Award!

BORIS BYTENSKY December 3, 2018

Shikhman Barristers Criminal Law Firm is honored to win NOW Magazine’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Toronto Lawyers! Every ...

Boris Bytensky Discusses Defence Lawyer Conduct

BORIS BYTENSKY November 26, 2018

Defense lawyers often get hate from citizens for defending criminals, however, they play a crucial role in the legal system. ...

Edward Prutschi Discusses Ontario’s Pro Bono Centers

BORIS BYTENSKY November 15, 2018

Pro Bono is a term used to describe when lawyers donate their time for free to provide legal advice for ...

What are the Penalties for Drinking and Driving in 2018?

BORIS BYTENSKY November 8, 2018

Today, Canada watched as Marco Muzzo applied for parole. His case shed light on the danger of driving under the ...

NewsTalk 1010: Toronto Police Department’s New Policy on Officers & Marijuana

BORIS BYTENSKY October 18, 2018

Ed Prutschi sat down on NewsTalk1010’s Law and Order segment to discuss the Toronto Police Department’s new policy that will ...

Criminal Lawyer Edward Prutschi Discusses Paul Bernardo’s Parole Hearing

BORIS BYTENSKY October 17, 2018

Paul Bernardo brutally raped and killed young teenage girls along with his wife, Karla Homolka. He was convicted on two ...

Edward Prutschi Discusses Toronto Police Officers and Marijuana

BORIS BYTENSKY October 9, 2018

Marijuana is set to be legal in Toronto on October 17th. A newly released report by Toronto City Police Chief ...

Ed Prutschi Discusses Healing Lodges Over Prison

BORIS BYTENSKY October 5, 2018

The Canadian public recently learned that two of their most notorious killers are not serving their sentences behind bars. Instead, ...

Criminal Lawyer Discusses Early Release for Elizabeth Smart Captor

BORIS BYTENSKY September 24, 2018

Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from her home by knifepoint and held prisoner by a husband and wife, Brian David Mitchell ...

Criminal Lawyer Ed Prutschi Discusses Ford’s Notwithstanding Clause

BORIS BYTENSKY September 17, 2018

Toronto Criminal Lawyer Edward Prutschi discusses Premier Doug Ford’s use of the notwithstanding clause. Prutschi explains that Ford invoking the ...

What is the “Notwithstanding Clause”?

BORIS BYTENSKY September 12, 2018

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced he would be invoking the “Notwithstanding Clause” to override a recent decision passed by a ...

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