2024

By BORIS BYTENSKY Criminal Lawyer, Information Blog No Comments

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. You can expect to pay at least $8,900, with the average cost of a first-time DUI conviction reaching up to $21,500. These expenses include a $1,000 fine and $2,000 in fees for […]

05. 08

2022

By BORIS BYTENSKY Criminal Defence Lawyer Toronto, Criminal Lawyer, Information Blog, Toronto Criminal Lawyer No Comments

Questions to ask your lawyer about your criminal case

What is your experience with cases like mine? Because of the serious consequences of a criminal conviction, it is important to know that your lawyer has the experience and expertise to handle your case. You will want to know how long your lawyer has been practicing, whether they practice exclusively in criminal law, and if […]

01. 06

2022

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Understanding Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Legal consent to sexual activity requires an understanding that consent must be explicit each and every time sexual activity is engaged in with another person. Just because two people have been dating for a long time, or are married to one another, does not automatically negate the requirement that consent to sexual activity is active, […]

28. 05

2020

By BORIS BYTENSKY Boris Bytensky, Criminal Lawyer, Media No Comments

A break down of the extradition case against Meng Wanzhou, Boris Bytensky

09. 02

2020

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Jerry Agar Show – Judges need sexual assault training

“The Federal government has introduced a Bill proposing to make sexual assault training mandatory for federally appointed judges. While advanced education for judges is a laudable goal, partner Edward Prutschi raises some concerns over the threat to judicial independence posed by a government legislating what judges must learn. Listen as Mr. Prutschi debates the […]

23. 01

2020

By BORIS BYTENSKY Child Pornography, Criminal Lawyer, Information Blog No Comments

What the Canadian Law Says About Child Pornography

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 be considered child pornography, the law says that it must meet one of the following definitions: A photographic, film, video or other visual representation that shows a person who is […]

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Boris Bytensky

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.

Criminal Lawyer

How much does a DUI lawyer cost in Toronto?

Questions to ask your lawyer about your criminal case

Understanding Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

A break down of the extradition case against Meng Wanzhou, Boris Bytensky

Jerry Agar Show – Judges need sexual assault training

What the Canadian Law Says About Child Pornography

Boris Bytensky

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