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Sexual offences refer to a number of charges, including sexual interference, exploitation and most commonly, sexual assault. If you have been charged with a sex crime, seek legal counsel immediately, as anything you say during questioning will affect the outcome. This constantly evolving area of law is made increasingly complex with recent movements such as “Me Too” and “I believe” and changes in the law.

The Court takes allegations of sexual assault very seriously, and Crowns may be reluctant to make favourable deals with an accused. At Roulston Urquhart Criminal Defence Firm, we care about the impact that a sexual assault charge has on your life.  We will build our best defence to ensure that you aren’t unjustly charged and convicted of a sex crime.

Navigating sexual offence cases are tricky. You need an experienced lawyer who can confidently defend you and cross-examine your accuser with intensity. We pride ourselves on treating each of our clients with dignity and respect, regardless of the charges laid. We act on your behalf to ensure that you tell your side of the story and your rights are protected. Our responsibility as your legal team is to build a strong defence against your case and give you a better chance of acquittal at trial or a possible withdrawal of your charges.

QUESTIONS

1. What do I do if I am under investigation or charged with sexual assault?

Being charged or investigated for sexual assault can be a terrifying experience even if you’re innocent.

  1. If the police call you and tell you that they want to speak to you the first step is to call us immediately.
  2. We will walk you through what to do and what to expect.
  3. We will contact the police on your behalf to find out: are you actually being charged and do the police have enough evidence to charge you.
  4. Once we have that information we will strategically decide whether you should go meet with police and arrange that meeting for you.
  5. If you go meet police, we will prepare a plan so you are protected.
  6. Immediately: Save all text, IG, Dating Apps, emails, snapchat, photos from this individual
  7. Do not block her.
  8. Do not contact her (i.e. to try to apologize even if you have done nothing wrong- this will be used against you).
  9. Write down everything you can remember about the interaction.
  10. Do not speak to anybody about this -anything you say anybody else could also be used against you.

Call us immediately so we can formulate a strategy.

Basic information

You can provide police with your basic information, such as your name, birth date, and address, but you are not required to answer any questions or give any statements about the alleged crime.

Call us right away and we will guide you on what to do next.

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After your arrest, here are some steps you can take:

  1. Take photos of anything related to the alleged crime.
  2. Save all text messages, emails, Facebook messages, videos, or statements from the complainant.
  3. Write down what happened. If this is a crime involving violence, assault, or a sexual allegation, write down all past incidents that happened against you.
  4. Do not respond to any messages from the complainant.
  5. Do not share information with your family and friends or other inmates related to your arrest.
  6. Send all proof of communication and pictures to your lawyer or save it in a cloud drive to ensure that it won’t get lost.