Articles About Sexual Offences
How to Defend Yourself Against Sexual Assault Charges In Canada
Sexual assault allegations in Canada can lead to severe penalties and long-term consequences. Learn what the Crown must prove, common…
Sexual Interference: What It Is, Charges, Penalties, & Possible Defences
You may be charged with sexual interference and confused about what the difference is from sexual assault. Sexual interference is…
Different Types Of Sexual Assault Charges In Canada
Understand common sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon or bodily harm, and aggravated sexual assault in Canada, plus penalties…
Voyeurism and Revenge Porn Laws in Canada
Canada has two Criminal Code offences built around intimate images. Voyeurism, under section 162, is secretly watching or recording someone…
What is the Minimum Sentence for Sexual Assault in Canada?
Learn how mandatory minimum sentences for sexual assault in Canada work, when minimums apply, and how penalties change based on…
The Intoxication Defence In Sexual Assault
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision regarding the intoxication defence in assault cases has sparked a public outcry after…
Is it a Crime to Date a Minor in Canada?
Dating a minor is not automatically a crime in Canada. Canadian criminal law does not police dating itself. It polices…
What is the Age of Consent in Canada?
First off, it is important to understand, the age of consent only matters when one of the parties to the…
What is the Sex Offender Registry?
The National Sexual Offender Information Registry is a national database that contains the identity, location and other information of those…
