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Sexual Assault
Defence for Sexual Assault in Orangeville and Brampton
At Richard Allman Law Office, we provide dependable and personalized defence for sexual assault cases in Orangeville, Brampton and surrounding areas. Facing a sexual assault charge is challenging and confusing. Moreover, a verdict that finds you guilty can have irreversible consequences on your life, such as loss of employment.
Our legal team has several years of experience representing our clients' rights, even when the situations are tricky. We will analyze the scenario and provide personalized legal solutions based on available options. Richard works hard to secure the best possible outcome and help you navigate the legal process.
If you require legal assistance regarding sexual assault in Orangeville and the nearby areas, please reach out. You can find out how we've helped others by visiting our testimonials section.
Sexual Assault Charges
In Ontario, sexual assault is defined as a sexual act or touch that another party does not consent to, ranging from unwanted kissing and touching to fondling and rape, even without injury. Other sexual assault charges involve attempts or threats of force, sexual assault with a weapon, and aggravated sexual assault. You can be charged with sexual assault within a marriage or sexual contact with a minor under 16 years of age.
You may consult with a sexual assault lawyer in Orangeville, Brampton or surrounding areas if you are facing a sexual assault charge related to a variety of situations:
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Touching a person’s genitals, breasts, nipples, buttocks or thighs in private or public
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Kissing, massaging or touching when consent was not given
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Sexual contact with someone under the age of consent you believed was over 16 years of age
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Mistaken belief in consent or date rape
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Sexual situations where alcohol or drugs are present
Types of Charges
As we mentioned above, countless scenarios can lead to a sexual assault charge. Depending on the nature of the assault and related factors, there can be several charges, including:
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Common sexual assault
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Sexual assault causing bodily harm
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Aggravated sexual assault
If you would like to learn more about sexual assault in Orangeville, please reach out to us. We recommend not taking any legal action without the assistance of a lawyer.
Sex Offender Registry
Depending on the severity of the crime, individuals convicted of sexual assault can be put on the national and provincial sex offender registry for life. These individuals have reporting obligations and must follow the related rules. Being placed on the registry can severely impact an individual's life.
The Legal Definition of Consent
The focus of most sexual assault cases is on the issue of consent. According to the criminal code, you could face sexual assault charges if the complainant withdraws consent at any time during sexual activity and you do not comply. The complainant does not have to say no or physically resist to express their lack of consent. If the accuser had been “incapable of consenting,” even if they said yes, you could be held accountable and charged with sexual assault.
According to the Criminal Code of Canada (s. 273), a person cannot give consent freely if they are grossly under the influence of drugs or alcohol or unconscious or asleep. That means you are responsible for taking reasonable steps before any sexual activity to know that the other person can consent. Your defence for mistaken belief in consent is limited if your behaviour is affected by self-induced intoxication, recklessness, or willful blindness to the circumstances of your actions.
Legal Defence for Sexual Assault Charges
As a legal defence lawyer, Richard A. Allman offers professional advice and representation if you are charged with sexual assault in Orangeville, Brampton or surrounding areas, beginning with your bail hearing. You do not have to speak to the police, but the police are required to allow you to contact a lawyer or must tell you about Legal Aid Ontario for free legal counsel if you cannot afford a lawyer.
Since the punishment in Ontario for sexual assault can range from 6 months in jail to 25 years in prison and requires registration as a convicted sex offender, acquiring legal representation as soon as charges are filed is important. Richard is available for emergency assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to the circumstances of your arrest and allegations made against you, be prepared to discuss your personal and medical history and any mental health conditions or addictions you have. He will see you through your bail hearing and then properly represent you with a personalized and thorough defence.
