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R. v. Williams, 2024 ONCA 69

In July 2020, Mr. Williams was arrested for an alleged domestic assault against his domestic partner. He was released on an Undertaking which included a no-contact condition. Mr. Williams was not to communicate with the complainant unless (1) she provided written, revocable consent, or (2) the communication was for a listed purpose. The complainant provided […]

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R. v. Singh, 2024 ONCA 66

After consuming alcohol, the Appellant was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of the driver and their young child… WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW -There is no automatic reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to activities that occur in a hospital. -In this case, there was reasonable expectation of privacy […]

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R. v. Rudder, 2023 ONCA 864

Korey Rudder was convicted of five firearm and nine breach offences after a loaded handgun and ammunition were… WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW – There is a common law formal admission that withdraws a fact from issue and dispenses with the need for proof of that fact. This common law power is broader than the […]

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Criminal Code Offences

The Criminal Code is a comprehensive legal document that outlines an array of charges that an individual may face. It also integrates various other statutes, such as the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which further establishes criminal liability. The Criminal Code is our guiding document, and our Ontario-based criminal lawyers, with their vast experience, can […]

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Brampton judge tosses organized crime-linked gambling case over ‘egregious’ 12-day wait for bail hearing

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Understanding Your Rights: A Guide for Criminal Defendants in Toronto

The Canadian justice system affords criminal defendants with several rights. If you have been charged with a criminal offence, you should be aware of these rights. This article is meant to be a summary of those rights only. If you are facing criminal charges and have questions about your rights, we recommend that you contact […]

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I am one of the senior partners at Bytensky Shikhman, a criminal litigation firm in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In my 25+ year career, I have conducted numerous trials and appeals before all levels of Court in Ontario, defending just about every type of charge in our criminal law. I am also an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy at Osgoode Hall Law School and currently the Treasurer of the Criminal Lawyers' Association of Ontario. I am also an Adjunct Professor for Trial Advocacy at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University and a regular lecturer and placement supervisor for Osgoode's Intensive Programme in Criminal Law.

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R. v. Williams, 2024 ONCA 69

R. v. Singh, 2024 ONCA 66

R. v. Rudder, 2023 ONCA 864

Criminal Code Offences

Brampton judge tosses organized crime-linked gambling case over ‘egregious’ 12-day wait for bail hearing

Understanding Your Rights: A Guide for Criminal Defendants in Toronto

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