Sonya Shikhman in the Media

Selected coverage of Sonya Shikhman's cases and legal commentary in national media.

As counsel

Toronto Star - "Brampton judge tosses organized crime-linked gambling case over egregious 12-day wait for bail hearing"
Ms. Shikhman brought the successful bail application and is quoted on systemic bail delay - the reported R. v. Simonelli matter.
Toronto Star - "Toronto man asks Supreme Court to rule on secret evidence from police confidential informants"
As co-counsel, Ms. Shikhman argued the application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada challenging the Garofoli step-six procedure.

As legal commentator

Toronto Star - "Is prosecuting Dellen Millard a third time for murder a waste of time and resources?"
Ms. Shikhman provided expert commentary on Crown discretion and the public interest in re-prosecution.
Toronto Star - "Largest cross-border drug case in Toronto police history collapses suddenly" (Project Brisa)
Ms. Shikhman commented on why complex drug prosecutions are stayed.
Authority Magazine - "Top Lawyers: Sonya Shikhman of Shikhman Barristers on the 5 Things You Need to Become a Top Lawyer"
A long-form interview on trial practice, criminal defence, and building a career at the bar.
CTV News - legal commentary
Ms. Shikhman is regularly called upon by CTV News for legal commentary.

Sonya Shikhman, LL.B.

Bail Hearings

Ford says bail system ‘broken’ after Toronto police officer shot | Canada Tonight

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Bail Hearings

Understanding the Bail System in Canada

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees a right to a reasonable bail. The Criminal Code states that, in most cases, a person MUST be ...
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News

BSB Criminal Law Firm Voted Best Toronto Lawyers in the 2018 NOW Readers’ Choice Award!

Shikhman Barristers Criminal Law Firm is honored to win NOW Magazine’s 2018 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Toronto Lawyers! Every year, NOW Magazine has their ...
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DUI

What are the Penalties for Drinking and Driving in 2018?

Today, Canada watched as Marco Muzzo applied for parole. His case shed light on the danger of driving under the influence. Has Canada changed their ...
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News

Dellen Millard Case & Sonya Shikhman Criminal Lawyer

The Crown currently has plans to prosecute Dellen Millard, who is already facing two life sentences, for the third time. This time the Crown is ...
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News

Dellen Millard Case – Criminal Lawyer Sonya Shikhman Weighs In On

The Crown currently has plans to prosecute Dellen Millard, who is already facing two life sentences, for the third time. This time the Crown is ...
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