Sexual Offenses Recent Case Summaries

Client faced serious charges of assault, mischief, and sexual assault. The Crown initially sought a two-year jail sentence and sex offender registration. We successfully negotiated a resolution where the Crown proceeded only on simple assault with a joint recommendation for a conditional discharge.

Client faced multiple serious charges including three counts of assault, forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, uttering threats to cause death, and sexual assault. We presented arguments to the Crown demonstrating there was no reasonable prospect of conviction on any of the charges.

Client, a doctor, was charged with sexual assault. The complainant alleged he took her to a hotel under the guise of a consultation and sexually assaulted her. She claimed this was their only contact. We secured evidence proving the complainant had lied in her statement to police and used this at trial.

Client was charged with sexual assault. The complainant, a former employee, alleged he woke up to the client penetrating him after a party at the client’s home where alcohol was consumed. The complainant reported rectal bleeding and bruising. Despite the Crown’s initial reluctance, we demonstrated the case was weak and convinced them to withdraw the charge.

Client was charged with sexual assault and assault. He allegedly jumped on his girlfriend at her apartment, punched her in the face, and forced her to engage in sexual relations. We successfully had all charges dismissed at the preliminary inquiry.

Client was charged with two counts each of sexual assault, invitation to sexual touching, and sexual interference involving his two young daughters, ages three and four. His wife reported allegations that he sexually assaulted the children while bathing them. At the preliminary inquiry, we successfully argued there was no reliable evidence on which a properly instructed jury could convict.