Sexual Assault

What are the 3 Ds of Sexual Assault

FAQs What are the 3 Ds of Sexual Assault? The “Three Ds” of sexual assault refer to a method for preventing sexual assault if a bystander witnesses a situation that they feel could lead to non-consensual sexual

June 26th, 2024|

What Are Defences to Child Sexual Assault?

Allegations of child sexual assault are serious charges that command hyperbolic headlines and often rip families apart. Such charges often end up isolating the defendant and making legal defences much more difficult.

October 14th, 2021|

What is Child Sexual Assault?

Child sexual assault is a very serious charge. If you or a loved one is under investigation or prosecution for sexually assaulting a minor, the gravity of the charges – and the potential sentences imposed by courts – make immediate consultation with an experienced and skilled criminal defence lawyer essential.

September 3rd, 2021|

What is the age of consent?

The age of consent is the age in which a person can legally agree to any sexual activity ranging from kissing and fondling to full sexual intercourse. From 1890 until May 2008, the age of consent was 14 for all non-exploitive sexual activity...

July 15th, 2019|

What is sexual assault?

Sexual assault is an unwanted touching of a sexual nature. It is an act in which a person sexually touches another person without their consent. The offence requires that there was an assault and it was of a sexual nature or purpose...

July 15th, 2019|

What is mistaken belief in consent?

The absence of consent is a matter to be determined on a subjective standard at the time the sexual act occurred. Consent is a question of fact to be determined by the judge or jury based on the totality of the circumstances and the credibility of the complainant...

July 15th, 2019|

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