A Screenshot Is Not the Whole Record: Digital Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
DIGITAL EVIDENCE IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES Digital records often enter a sexual assault case with an appearance of certainty. A screenshot looks fixed. A message has a time stamp. A photograph appears to locate an event. That visual certainty can be misleading. The legal question is not simply whether a message exists. It is what […]
Mandatory minimum child pornography sentences unconstitutional, SCC rules
Is Domestic Violence a Felony? What the Law Says in Ontario
Defendants must understand Ontario domestic abuse legislation. Many people ask, “Is domestic violence a felony?” In Ontario, while domestic violence is not a standalone offence, it can lead to serious criminal charges that may be prosecuted as either summary or indictable offences, depending on the severity. The laws about domestic violence can be hard to […]
Navigating the Process: How to Drop Domestic Violence Charges in Ontario
If you are charged with domestic abuse, the legal implications can be very significant and influence every part of your life. If you or someone you know is facing these charges, knowing how to drop domestic violence charges in Ontario is essential for making informed decisions about your future. Understanding the legal options, potential consequences, […]
Why Gender Shouldn’t Determine a Lawyer’s Cases
Last week’s acquittal of the five World Junior hockey players ignited a tidal wave of outrage before the judge had even finished reading the reasons. Amongst the loudest early takes was an article from the Toronto Star entitled: Why would female lawyers represent men in sexual crimes? That oneliner sums up the Op-Ed: women in […]
Understanding Sexual Misconduct Meaning and Charges by Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Lawyers
In Canada, as in many parts of the world, sexual misconduct allegations are taken extremely seriously. What is sexual misconduct? The term broadly refers to a spectrum of unwelcome sexual advances, ranging from inappropriate comments or advances to more serious violations that may border on criminal acts. With growing societal awareness, organizations and legal authorities […]