Sexual Assault

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The Ripple Effect of a Guilty Plea: Exploring Its Impact on Civil Lawsuits

By / March 22, 2023

Facing criminal charges for a serious crime such as sexual assault, aggravated assault, or even a minor assault can be a daunting experience. However, the potential consequences of such charges extend beyond the criminal justice system. In many cases, the complainant (i.e., the victim) can also sue the accused in civil court for damages. …

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A Comprehensive Guide to Sexual Assault Sentencing in Canada

By / March 5, 2023

According to Section 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada, sexual assault is defined as an unwanted sexual act that is carried out by one person on another without their voluntary agreement or consent. However, this definition is not as straightforward as it may seem.  Actions that are considered sexual in nature can be …

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January 2023: Recent SCC Decisions

By / March 1, 2023

Credit to the team at Supreme Advocacy Criminal Law: Sexual Offences; Hearsay R. v. S.S., 2022 ONCA 305, 2023 SCC 1 (40147)There is a publication ban in this case (see beginning of Ont. C.A. judgment). The Chief Justice: “A majority of this Court would allow the appeal, substantially for the reasons of the dissenting judge, MacPherson J.A. Justice Rowe would …

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Sexual Assault – Criminal Lawyer Explains Potential Penalties and Consequences

By / February 24, 2023

Sexual assault is a deeply traumatic experience that can have severe and lasting consequences for survivors. In Canada, it is a criminal offence that is taken very seriously, and the penalties for conviction can be severe. What is Sexual Assault? Sexual assault is defined as any non-consensual sexual activity that occurs without the victim’s …

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A Look at the Relationship Between Feminism and Criminal Law

By / February 21, 2023

The relationship between feminism and criminal law centers on examining how the criminal justice system impacts women, particularly in the context of sexual assault and gender-based violence. Feminism critiques the societal structures that allow for gender-based violence and aims to provide a feminist perspective to the legal system in order to improve it. It …

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December: Recent SCC Decisions

By / January 27, 2023

Credit to the team at Supreme Advocacy Criminal Law: Homicide Hafizi v. R., 2019 ONCA 2 (40250) The Applicant went out with friends to an Ottawa nightclub in the Byward Market. While there, they clashed with a group of men. This led to an altercation. The Applicant was told to leave the nightclub. Sixteen minutes later, …

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