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Sexual Offences

Sexual assault is an assault [... ] committed in circumstances of a sexual nature, such that the sexual integrity of the victim is violated.
R. v. Chase, [1987] 2 SCR 293 at p
. 302
An important aspect of sexual assault trials is the assessment of witnesses' credibility and reliability (see R. v.  S. (W.D.), [1994] 3 S.C.R. 521).

Oftentimes, other aspects of sexual assault cases demand significant attention. The defence of "honest but mistaken belief in consent", for instance, requires a complex and nuanced analysis of the facts and the law. 

Additionally, the law of evidence in sexual assault cases is more complex than in non-sexual criminal cases. Specific rules of evidence apply to sexual charges (e.g., s. 276 of the Criminal Code of Canada), while they do not apply to non-sexual charges. Those rules might require the accused to initiate pre-trial applications. Those pre-trial applications are also complex and nuanced.

A seasoned criminal defence lawyer can explain these issues, initiate pre-trial applications if necessary, and effectively deploy the defences available.


If you have been accused of a sexual offence, you should get expert representation as soon as possible.

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  • Welcome!
  • Areas of Practice
    • Criminal Defence >
      • Assault
      • Bail and Breaches
      • Break and Enter
      • Criminal Harassment
      • Drugs
      • Fraud
      • Sexual offences
      • Theft
      • Threats
    • Criminal Appeals
    • Mental Health
  • Community
    • Law >
      • AJEFCB
      • ICSA & Info Cult
    • Philanthropy
    • Students' Blogs >
      • Deianeira Rematore
      • David Cohen
      • Jasmin Jhutty
      • Arsh Mazoo
      • Myka Kollmann
      • Manraj Sekhon
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    • Myka Asks