Sexual Interference

Sexual Interference – Invitation to Sexual Touching - Sexual Exploitation.

Sexual Acts and a Minor

This offence is laid by police when the complainant is under the age of 16, and has alleged that they have been touched, either directly or indirectly, for a sexual purpose.  This charge will almost always be accompanied by a charge of sexual assault.

Invitation to Sexual Touching

This offence involves a person under the age of 16 being asked to directly or indirectly to touch themselves, another person, or the person charged for a sexual purpose.

Sexual Exploitation

Similar to Sexual Interference and Invitation to Sexual Touching, Sexual Exploitation makes it a crime for these acts to occur on a complainant between the ages to 16 but under the age of 18.  Sexual Exploitation may occur if the accused is considered a person in a position of trust or authority (parent, teacher, coach, clergy, etc).  The court will take into consideration factors such as the age of the complainant; the age difference between the complainant and the accused; what the relationship was between the two; how and when the relationship evolved; and what was the level of control of the accused over the complainant.

If you have been charged with any of these offences:

1. Don’t talk to police;
2. Hire a lawyer;
3. Learn your options, and the ramifications of a finding of guilt.

Criminal Defence Lawyers.

The law in this area is evolving, and the sentencing for these charges have been altered by the courts, but the legislation has been slow to change.

I am here to help you through the process of being charged.  My job is to make the process easier for you - to review your case in relation to the charge(s) you are facing - address the court when, and as necessary – deal with the Crown Attorney for your matter – and give you the best defence at trial, or plea resolution possible.  Trials involving minors can be difficult and complicated, make sure you have a lawyer that understands the law and is prepared to act for you.

You may qualify for Legal Aid:  See Legal Aid Ontario Information.