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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.

Dellen Millard Case – Criminal Lawyer Sonya Shikhman Weighs In On

The Crown currently has plans to prosecute Dellen Millard, who is already facing two life sentences, for the third time. ...
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Advice for People Charged with Domestic Assault

We advise all persons charged with criminal offenses, including domestic assault, not to give any statement to the police. They ...
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Sexual Assault Lawyer Edward Prutschi for Sun Media: Believe in Justice

Media and the justice system have always been intertwined, but now more than ever in the digital era. The days ...
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Criminal Lawyer Sonya Shikhman Discusses Via Rail Terror Case in Toronto

Criminal Lawyer Sonya Shikhman Discusses Via Rail Terror Case in Toronto
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Is Nicole Proulx an Expert and Does her Opinion Matter?

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Sonya Shikhman Speaks on ETalk Regarding Charges against Caitlin Jenner

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Sonya Shikhman Speaks about Paul Bernardo’s New e-Book

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How a Criminal Lawyer Approaches A Child Pornography Charge

As a child pornography lawyer, our first priority is to look at the disclosure and determine whether there is actual ...
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Charter Rights and Defense Of Child Pornography Charges

Charter rights are a very big part of child pornography investigations, trials and defenses. Some relate to a very traditional ...
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Charges are dropped against a wrongfully accused client of Shikhman Barristers

Toronto Child Porn Charges Dropped But The Damage Is Done Read how partner, Boris Bytensky, fought for 16 straight months ...
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How Ed Prutschi Advises Clients About Deciding To Appeal

Ultimately, the client decides whether to appeal, but we always lay out the points that they need to consider. One ...
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Basis For An Appeal & How Appeals Differ From Typical Trials

Edward Prutschi explains the basis for an appeal and how appeals differ from typical trials. When people contemplate an appeal, ...
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Why Trial Lawyers May Refer Cases To Another Lawyer For The Appeal

Edward Prutschi explains why trial lawyers may refer cases to another lawyer for the appeal. It’s not at all uncommon ...
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What Happens To The Plaintiff While A Case Goes To Appeal

Edward Prutschi explains what happens to the plaintiff while a case goes to appeal. Most appeals take at least a ...
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Time Limits And First Steps In Proceeding With An Appeal

Edward Prutschi explains the time limits and first steps in proceeding with an appeal. In your typical appeal, you have ...
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The Typical Conditions Of Bail For A Domestic Assault

Though the accused may have a surety for bail, a domestic assault charge can result in unique issues at bail ...
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The Timing Of Bail Hearings And Why It Is Important To Have Privately Retained Counsel

Often, officers will take the view that a person is releasable in theory, but they want more stringent conditions than ...
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Boris Bytensky Discusses Upcoming Testimony of Nigel Wright at Duffy Trial

Boris Bytensky Discusses Upcoming Testimony of Nigel Wright at Duffy Trial Partner and CTV News Legal Analyst Boris Bytensky chats ...
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