Sexual Allegations
In Canada, sexual offences include a broad range of allegations from sexual assault and interference to accessing illegal images online. In recent years, the authorities have begun to take allegations of sexual offences more seriously in response to historical failings of the justice system to adequately assist victims. These allegations often upend an accused person’s personal, professional, and psychological life. It is important to find an experienced lawyer to assist you with the potentially devastating impacts of these allegations.
Defences
Sexual offences often involve only two witness — the accused and his, her, or their accuser. In such cases, the credibility and reliability of the parties becomes the most important issue. It is vital to have a skilled and experienced defence lawyer who knows how to address this issue from day one.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects individuals from unjustified encroachment by State authorities like the police. In cases involving sexual offences, we often seek exclusion of evidence because our client’s rights to be free from unreasonable search and seizure or to be free from unlawful arrest or detention have been violated.
Strategy
If you have been charged or are under investigation for a sexual offence, you should seek legal advice immediately. If you call us, we will take immediate steps to preserve evidence that may be vital to your defence at trial or vital to getting the charges dropped. We will make sure you are advised of and understand your rights so you are fully prepared to deal with an investigation or arrest. We will explain potential defences and help you navigate the process in the least stressful way possible. We will liaise with the police and the prosecution to defend you against State overreach. We believe that the best defence comes from immediate, ongoing, and tireless preparation. We’ll be on your side, 24/7 from start to finish.