Sexual Assault Blog

Sexual assault under section 271 always involves some form of intentional physical contact....

Historical sexual assault refers to allegations of sexual offences that are reported to...

Understanding the distinction between sexual interference and sexual assault under Canadian...

Yes, sex offenders can be removed from Canada's National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR), but the...

Canadian law doesn't impose blanket residential restrictions preventing all sex offenders from...

The question of limitation periods for sexual assault reveals one of the most significant...

Yes, cyberstalking is absolutely a crime in Canada, though it's prosecuted under existing Criminal...

A sexual assault charge can devastate your career even before any trial begins or verdict is...

The answer to whether sex offenders are allowed on social media in Canada is complex and depends...

Sexual interference represents one of the most serious sexual offence charges in Canadian criminal...

Civil sexual assault lawsuits provide survivors with an important legal avenue for seeking justice...

The question of whether you can sue for false sexual assault allegations is both legally complex...

In Canada, consent is always required for sexual activity—regardless of your relationship status....

If you're involved in or reporting on a sexual assault case in Canada, it's crucial to understand...

In Canada, you can be charged with a sexual offence involving a minor even if no meeting ever...

Facing a sexual assault allegation? Early legal representation isn’t optional—it’s critical....

If you're facing allegations tied to sexual offences in Canada, it's important to understand how...

Yes, you can be charged with sexual assault in Canada without physical evidence—here’s what you...

In Canada, not all physical contact is considered sexual assault, but any unwanted touching of a...

Facing sexual assault charges involving intoxication is complex, with recent Supreme Court rulings...

Sexual assault cases can be complex, especially when physical evidence is absent. Here’s what you...

Sextortion—a form of sexual extortion involving threats to distribute intimate images—is a growing...

Charged under Canada’s prostitution laws? The legal risks are real—even when your actions seem...

Facing a charge under Section 152 of the Criminal Code for inviting a person under 16 to engage in...

Sexual assault cases in Canada often take far longer than expected due to their complexity and the...

Charged with sexual assault for the first time in Ontario? The legal consequences vary widely...

Contrary to common belief, being charged with a sexual offence does not automatically place you on...

Think you had “implied consent”? In Canadian sexual assault law, that’s not a defence—it’s a fast...

Sexual interference means any sexual touching of a person under 16. It’s treated as one of...

Sharing intimate images of someone without their consent (revenge porn) — known legally as...

Having sex in public can get you charged under Section 173 of the Criminal Code for committing an...

Sexual assault charges can potentially be withdrawn before trial, but this process is complex and...

Sexual coercion is a serious offence that can result in criminal charges under Canadian law. As...

Exploring the distinctions between sexual assault and sexual battery takes on added complexity...

Due to the devastating physical and emotional trauma they can cause, sexual assault, sexual...

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Under Criminal Code s. 155(1), incest is defined as having sexual intercourse with someone who is...

Sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching are types of sexual assault charges that...

Sex abuse cases can be dealt with as criminal or civil matters, and some end up in both court...

Most people are familiar with the criminal offence of sexual assault. However, this is not the...

In a sexual assault case, conviction depends on the question of consent. Typically, the judge or...

Consent is a vital factor in a sexual assault case. However, sometimes the question isn’t whether...

A recent article in The Globe and Mail reviewed studies that found that between 2013 and 2017,...

The Sexual Assault Centre in Hamilton and Area (SACHA) reports that there are over 460,000...

As with many other countries, the Canadian definition of sexual assault is broad. It encompasses...

The term “sexual assault” is used to refer to all incidents of unwanted contact of a sexual...

Here’s a quick look at how sexual assault charges are categorized under Canadian law: Level 1:...

Being accused of sexual assault or arrested for any type of sexual crime is unlike any other...

When it comes to sexual offences committed against minors, an occasional defence used is being...

As set out in Section 271 of the Criminal Code, the crime of sexual assault encompasses any...

Unfortunately, some unscrupulous people think it is acceptable to intentionally get someone high...

Law Times – Criminal defence lawyer Mike Kruse, who frequently acts for clients charged with...

About 40% of Canadian women have reported experiencing some form of sexual assault. While anyone...

With the exception of Manitoba, the number of reported sexual assaults in Canada is on the rise....

The recent wave of allegations of impropriety in Hollywood has given rise to an unprecedented...

Canada’s Criminal Code specifies what constitutes criminal offences and the procedures involved...

In the absence of physical evidence, one of the biggest challenges during a sexual assault trial...

A false allegation of sexual assault can have a devastating effect on a person and his or her...

Virtually any crime or offence of a sexual nature is quite serious. One of the significant...

In relationships, how do you know if someone has the potential to be abusive? You do not—according...

The restrictions following a sexual assault case in Ontario will vary based on several factors....