Sexual Assault FAQ

Types of Sexual Assault Charges in Ontario The Criminal Code of Canada defines sexual assault based on three main elements. First, the assailant applies intentional force on the victim. Second, they apply this force without the victim’s consent. Third, they apply this...

Facing possible charges of child luring in Ontario is a very serious matter. If convicted, you could face years in jail. There is also a severe stigma surrounding crimes involving children. A conviction can permanently damage your reputation. That is why it is...

Privacy is a major consideration in court proceedings, but there are some cases where protected information may be used in court. If you think your accuser's private health information could help your case, it will take the help of a sexual assault defence...

Under Canadian law, any crime committed forcibly or with the use of a weapon is subject to increased criminal penalties. In a sexual assault case, it's irrelevant whether a defendant actually used the weapon in committing the offence. If you were carrying a weapon or...

The crime of sexual assault encompasses a number of actions, ranging from unwanted touching to forced intercourse. The sentences that a judge can impose in a sexual assault case also vary, depending on the seriousness of the offence. Under the Criminal Code, sexual...

Under Canadian law, sexual interference is a sexual assault where the victim is under 16 years of age. Sixteen is the age of consent. Definition of Sexual Interference Section 151 of the Criminal Code of Canada defines sexual interference as:Every person who, for...

In a Canadian criminal case such as sexual assault, the Crown has the burden of proof. It must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused person is guilty. An accused person does not have to prove anything. The accused person is considered innocent until proven...

Sexual exploitation is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada (“Criminal Code”). Under Section 153 of the Criminal Code, adults can be charged with this crime for sexual activity with someone who is 16 or 17 years old. Age of Consent in...

What is considered Sexual Assault? Sexual Assault is any act that violates the victim’s sexual integrity. Sexual assault is non-consensual and does not depend on any specific part of the human body. A non-consensual sexual act is anything that lacks consent—or the...