R. v. K.J.M. 2019 SCC 55
January 3, 2021
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https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/18035/index.do What is an 11(b) defence? The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is meant to guarantee that the person’s criminal charges are dealt with
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R. v. Le 2019 SCC 34
January 3, 2021
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https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/17804/index.do R. v. Le: What are you rights when it comes to interaction with the police? The Canadian Charter of rights and Freedoms guarantees protection
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R. v. Jarvis 2019 SCC 10
January 3, 2021
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https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/17515/index.do What is voyeurism? In R. v. Jarvis, the Supreme Court of Canada dealt with the offence voyeurism under section 162(1) of the Canadian Criminal
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At the height of the pandemic, Boris Bytensky helped mobilize an army of defence lawyers to reduce the prison population
September 15, 2020
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To criminal lawyer Boris Bytensky, the early days of the pandemic unfolded in the correctional system like a giant round of whacka-mole. “We were trying
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A break down of the extradition case against Meng Wanzhou, Boris Bytensky
May 28, 2020
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Jerry Agar Show – Judges need sexual assault training
February 9, 2020
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“The Federal government has introduced a Bill proposing to make sexual assault training mandatory for federally appointed judges. While advanced education for judges is
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What the Canadian Law Says About Child Pornography
January 23, 2020
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What is the legal definition of “child pornography”? “Child pornography” is defined in s.163.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada. In order for something to
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What is diversion for shoplifting?
December 17, 2019
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Shoplifting It’s the bane of a store owner’s existence. Boosting. Racking. Nicking. The five-finger discount. Whatever you call it, it’s shoplifting and the crime of
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R. v. Balfour and Young
November 18, 2019
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After decades of systemic delays and chronic problems with bail courts in northern Manitoba, partner Boris Bytensky joined local counsel Rohit Gupta, to launch a
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The “Revolving Door” Bail System in Canada
November 4, 2019
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The “Revolving Door” Bail System in Canada: Opinions from Edward Prutschi Many Canadians have grown very frustrated with the bail system in the country. They
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Law & Order with Ed Prutschi, Toronto Police Association head and Mike McCormack
October 31, 2019
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People have been shocked to watch the video of a man handcuffed in the back of a Toronto Police cruiser produce a gun from his pants. In
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How much does a DUI lawyer cost in Toronto?
September 17, 2019
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Like the cost of hiring a lawyer in any other criminal case, the cost of defending a DUI case depends on many factors. How are
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Bail Review & System in Canada
August 28, 2019
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Bail conditions that make you wonder if you should have stayed in custody for one more day. Understanding the Bail System in Canada and how
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What Does Bail Mean In Canada
August 27, 2019
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What does “Bail” mean? Bail is the temporary release of an accused person while their charges work their way through the court system towards a
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Liberal sexual assault reform, Ed Prutschi, Newstalk 1010 Legal Analyst.
August 9, 2019
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In the wake of the acquittals for former CBC host, Jian Ghomeshi, the federal Liberal government enacted a series of significant reforms to the Criminal
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How much does it cost to hire a Criminal Lawyer in Toronto
July 24, 2019
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While it is commonly understood that hiring a criminal lawyer is not a cheap proposition, it is very difficult for a person to comprehend what
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Law & Order with Ed Prutschi and Mike McCormack
June 24, 2019
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Edward Prutschi debates a new study that suggests police officers with a history of misconduct and complaints can ‘infect’ other officers like if a virus
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