By Sonya Shikhman Boris Bytensky, BUSINESS LAW No Comments

Congratulations to Boris Bytensky: Thank You, Boris!

Congratulations to Boris Bytensky: Thank You, Boris! There are very few moments in a law firm’s history that feel both celebratory and bittersweet; Boris Bytensky’s appointment to the bench is one of them. While we are incredibly proud to see him begin this next chapter of public service, his departure from private practice marks the […]

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A Newmarket–Aurora MP’s bill aims to protect home‑invasion victims amid rising crime. Jerry speaks with Sonya Shikhman

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Boris Bytensky on Ford’s Bail Livestream Proposal: “Not a Realistic Proposal”

concerns Boris Bytensky, a Toronto defence lawyer and the past president of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, said Mr. Ford’s idea to livestream bail hearings was simply not feasible, and would be illegal under the federal Criminal Code. “I am sure Premier Ford knows that the current state of our law would not permit bail proceedings to be […]

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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

Introduction “The unthinkable has come to pass.”[1] Those were the concluding remarks of Ontario Superior Court Justice Conlan J., in his reasons granting a stay of proceedings for three individuals charged with first-degree murder. Arising from events at Maplehurst Correctional Complex (“MCC”) in December of 2023, R. v Whitlock is a landmark representation of state […]

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Mandatory minimum child pornography sentences unconstitutional, SCC rules

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Bail Hearing Show Cause Explained: How It Works in Ontario

When facing criminal charges in Ontario, understanding the bail process can mean the difference between awaiting trial at home or spending months in custody. Among the most critical aspects is the bail hearing, which involves a show cause proceeding, where the burden of proof determines whether an accused person remains detained or is granted freedom […]