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Understanding Ontario Impaired Driving Penalties
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Can a Lawyer Drop a Client in the Middle of a Case? What You Need to Know
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Sexual Assault Sentence Canada: What You Need to Know
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Ontario’s Statute of Limitations for Sexual Assault Explained by Toronto Criminal Lawyers
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Toronto Criminal Lawyer Guide: Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges in Canada
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How Long Does a Sexual Assault Investigation Take? Answers from a Toronto Criminal Lawyer
One thing you may ask during a sexual assault investigation is, “How long does a sexual assault investigation take?” One can feel overwhelmed by the ...
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Punishment for Sexual Assault in Canada: What You Need to Know
Under Canadian law, sexual assault is among the most severe offences with major ramifications for victims as well as those accused. Understanding the legal consequences, ...
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Boris Bytensky LL.B
Partner at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
Boris Bytensky received his LL.B from Osgoode Hall Law School and proceeded to summer, article and associate at a prestigious Bay Street firm before starting his private practice.
Sonya Shikhman LL.B
Partner at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
Sonya Shikhman holds an Hon B.A. in both History and Law & Society from York University and received her LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School.
Kathryn Doyle J.D.
Partner at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
Kathryn graduated from the University of Ottawa in 2016 with an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences and returned in 2017 to obtain her Juris Doctor.
Sara Little J.D.
Associate at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
Sara obtained her Juris Doctor from Windsor Law in 2020 and was called to the bar in 2021
Dylan Gold J.D.
Articling student at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
A recent graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, Dylan is currently completing his articles at Bytensky Shikhman.