How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record in Ontario? Understanding the Impact
May 30, 2025
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DUIs are serious charges in Ontario and have long-term and serious consequences for your personal and professional life. A DUI can impact many areas of ...
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What Evidence Do Police Need to Charge Someone? Understanding the Role of Evidence in Assault Convictions
May 30, 2025
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In assault situations, proof is crucial for ensuring that justice is served. Police and prosecutors rely on different types of evidence to develop cases and ...
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What is Sexual Interference? Understanding the Charge and Its Implications in Canada
May 30, 2025
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Sexual interference is a serious criminal offence in Canada with profound legal, social, and personal implications. It occurs when an individual engages in any form ...
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How much does a DUI lawyer cost in Toronto?
May 17, 2025
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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 ...
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Is a DUI a Criminal Offence? Understanding Canadian DUI Laws and Penalties
April 9, 2025
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An ongoing problem on Canadian roads has been the act of drinking and driving. Still, many drivers are not clear on the legal definitions and ...
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What is Criminal Harassment in Ontario: Understanding the Legal Definition
April 9, 2025
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Under the Canadian Criminal Code, criminal harassment is a major offence; so, it is an important concern for Ontario residents. Stalking involves actions that make ...
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How long do you lose your licence for a DUI in Ontario? Key Facts Explained
April 9, 2025
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Driving Under the Influence (DUI) refers to operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. It is considered a serious offence in Ontario ...
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Understanding Ontario Impaired Driving Penalties
April 7, 2025
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Ontario takes impaired driving very seriously, recognizing that impairment from alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both poses significant risks to individuals and the broader ...
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Can a Lawyer Drop a Client in the Middle of a Case? What You Need to Know
April 7, 2025
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The lawyer-client relationship is built on a foundation of trust, communication, and mutual respect. Lawyers undertake a critical role in guiding their clients through the ...
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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.