What Is Defined As Child Pornography
The definition of child pornography in Canada is comprehensive and encompasses a wide range of materials and scenarios. It’s essential to understand the breadth of ...
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Criminal Code Offences
The Criminal Code is a comprehensive legal document that outlines an array of charges that an individual may face. It also integrates various other statutes, ...
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What Does it Mean to be a “Party to an Offence”?
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Peace Bonds in Ontario– What You Should Know?
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Impaired Driving Penalties And Costs In 2023: What You Need To Know (UPDATED)
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Brampton judge tosses organized crime-linked gambling case over ‘egregious’ 12-day wait for bail hearing
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Understanding Your Rights: A Guide for Criminal Defendants in Toronto
The Canadian justice system affords criminal defendants with several rights. If you have been charged with a criminal offence, you should be aware of these ...
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The Top 5 Things to Know About Bail Hearings in Toronto
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Inmate Deaths
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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.