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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.

Criminal Lawyer Boris Bytensky on Canada AM Reviews Last Day of Nigel Wright’s Testimony

Criminal Lawyer Boris Bytensky on Canada AM Reviews Last Day of Nigel Wright’s Testimony Partner and CTV News Legal Analyst ...
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Toronto Child Porn Charges Dropped But The Damage Is Done

Toronto Child Porn Charges Dropped But The Damage Is Done Read how partner, Boris Bytensky, fought for 16 straight months ...
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Jian Ghomeshi Trial – If Accusers Kept In Touch Does It Matter

Jian Ghomeshi Trial – If Accusers Kept In Touch Does It Matter Toronto criminal lawyer and Shikhman Barristers partner Boris ...
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Toronto Sun Guest Column: Acquittal would be just result in Ghomeshi case

Toronto Sun Guest Column: Acquittal would be just result in Ghomeshi case In a Toronto Sun guest column, DPS partner ...
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Sonya Shikhman: It’s Self-Defence in Myles Hughes Case

Sonya Shikhman indicated that her client’s defence will stand on the testimony of three witnesses. Myles Hughes’ lawyer says her ...
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Mr. Prutschi is a panelist with NewsTalk1010

Mr. Prutschi is a panelist with NewsTalk1010 discussing, among other things, the unfortunate tactic chosen by a defence lawyer in ...
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Tory Wants to Add “Rape” to Criminal Code

Tory Wants to Add “Rape” to Criminal Code Over 30 years ago, the term rape was taken out of Criminal ...
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Trial Lawyers Need To Be Aware Of The Basis For Appeal

A good trial lawyer will be very alive to errors that a judge is making in the course of a ...
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They Want Him Back – Toronto Sun

Parents assaulted preemie breaking his bones Toronto Star, Thursday, October 28, 2004; B1 A Toronto couple convicted of breaking their ...
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Mom Pleads for 2nd Try With Infant

Woman, 23, found guilty of breaking both of baby’s legs Implores judge to let her ‘raise my son the right ...
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What Happens After a Domestic Assault Charge

Edward Prutschi discusses what happens after a domestic assault charge, and shares some valuable insight on the legalities surrounding domestic ...
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A Blow to the Bail Program

In yet another example of ‘tough-on-crime’ trumping ‘smart-on-crime’, despite millions of additional dollars required to manage the increased custodial times ...
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Liar, Liar Pants on Fire: study proves children as young as two capable of lying

Liar, Liar Pants on Fire: study proves children as young as two capable of lying So often in our defence ...
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A Tale of Two Obstructions

Two cases that strike to the core of our criminal justice system. In one, a man seeks to protect to ...
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Horse and Buggy Law In Toronto

A recent report prepared by a Superior Court Judge has found that 20 years after the Corrections and Conditional Release ...
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High-profile Barrie Murder Case

Slain Son Left like ‘Dead Dog’ Boris Bytensky leads defence team in high-profile Barrie murder case The Globe and Mail, ...
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Sonya Shikhman Comments on Nicola Puddicombe Case

https://www.thestar.com/n ...
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Abusive Mom Begs For Herself, But What of Her Child?

The Globe and Mail, Saturday, October 23, 2004 By: Christie Blatchford It was yesterday during the sentencing hearing for a ...
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