R. v. Balfour and Young
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
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
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?
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
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
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.
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
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
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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Boris Bytensky LL.B
Partner at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
Boris Bytensky received his LL.B from Osgoode Hall Law School and proceeded to summer, article and associate at a prestigious Bay Street firm before starting his private practice.
Sonya Shikhman LL.B
Partner at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
Sonya Shikhman holds an Hon B.A. in both History and Law & Society from York University and received her LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School.
Brittany Smith J.D.
Associate at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
Brittany Smith graduated from the University of Guelph in 2013 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Public Policy.
Kathryn Doyle J.D.
Associate at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
Kathryn graduated from the University of Ottawa in 2016 with an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences and returned in 2017 to obtain her Juris Doctor.