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Criminal Law Blog and Legal Analysis
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.
R. v. R.B.-C.: No Fixed Ceiling, but Sentencing Delay Still Has a Constitutional Limit
A Screenshot Is Not the Whole Record: Digital Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
“Ontario Says Accused Persons Can No Longer Be Trusted: New Mandatory Cash Bail”
The record expires, the DNA sample doesn’t: DNA orders and conditional discharges in R. v. Vu, 2026 ONCA 429
Garofoli Step 6 and the Growing Culture of Secrecy in Canadian Criminal Law
“Bail set not met” and the ladder principle in reverse onus situations: Two important changes arising from R. v. A.K., 2026 ONSC 2262
The Presumption of Innocence is Being Eroded by Procedure:
Bill C-16 and Parliament’s Proposed Changes to the Records Regime A Change That Raises More Questions Than Answers
Boris Bytensky on Ford’s Bail Livestream Proposal: “Not a Realistic Proposal”
When Young Engineers Build Weapons: Innovation, Regulation, and the Risk of Criminal Charges in Canada
The unthinkable has come to pass: How egregious use of force led to a stay of proceedings for three individuals charged with first-degree murder
Bail Hearing Show Cause Explained: How It Works in Ontario
Can You Travel with a DUI from Canada? What You Need to Know
How Long Does a Bail Hearing Take? The Legal Process in Toronto
Can You Get a DUI on a Bicycle? Shikhman Barristers Explain
Is Domestic Violence a Felony? What the Law Says in Ontario
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