Ontario’s Statute of Limitations for Sexual Assault Explained by Toronto Criminal Lawyers
Sexual assault charges are serious offences in Ontario, and the statute of limitations plays a crucial role in determining if charges can be pursued. This ...
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Toronto Criminal Lawyer Guide: Aggravated Sexual Assault Charges in Canada
Aggravated sexual assault is a serious criminal charge in Canada, involving significant harm or threats to the victim. Being charged with aggravated sexual assault can ...
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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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Toronto Courts Grapple with Disclosure Delays: Justice System Under Scrutiny
In a recent article titled The work does not stop once the handcuffs are applied’: Judge tosses sex assault case, slams ‘terminal’ Toronto police delays ...
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R. v. Hodgson, 2024 SCC 25
R. v. Hodgson, 2024 SCC 25 Canadian law is made up of two main primary sources: legislation and case law. Legislation consists of statutes, which ...
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Umar Zameer Verdict: Not a technicality but the hallmark of a properly functioning jury system
In July 2021, Detective Constable Jeffrey Northrip died after being struck by Umar Zameer’s vehicle in a public parking lot. Northrup and his partner, both ...
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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.
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.
Associate at Bytensky Shikhman Criminal Law Firm
A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, Dylan was called to the bar in 2025.