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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

By BORIS BYTENSKY Criminal Lawyer, Information Blog, Sexual Assault No Comments

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, […]

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 […]

17. 12

2019

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

What is diversion for shoplifting?

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 theft under $5000 under the Criminal Code of Canada. BPS lawyers have defended hundreds of people over the years against shoplifting charges. Trials are rare as the costs associated with […]

04. 11

2019

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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 are not alone. Police chiefs have also become increasingly weary of the tireless routine of having to arrest the same criminals because they were out on bail. Also, political leaders […]

27. 08

2019

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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 withdrawal of the charges, a resolution or a Trial. In Canada, what we call “Bail” is technically called Judicial Interim Release. Bail hearings are for the most part conducted by […]

Questions to ask your lawyer about your criminal case

Understanding Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

What the Canadian Law Says About Child Pornography

What is diversion for shoplifting?

The “Revolving Door” Bail System in Canada

What Does Bail Mean In Canada

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