Consent must be able to be given at the time of the act in question. Even if consent was given prior to sleeping or being unconscious the unconscious person cannot give consent at the time of the act. Therefore, there is no consent.

The age of consent is 18, however other factors are considered with regards to ability to consent.

Being convicted of a sexual assault charge can follow you throughout life. This can include being placed on the federal SOIRA – Sexual Offender Information Registration Act, and the OSOR – Ontario Sexual Offender Registry. A registered offender is required to stay on the registry for 10 years, 20 years, or life, depending on the severity of the crime and a guilty verdict. Those convicted of Sexual Assault often serve lengthy jail sentences.

At East Law we pride ourselves on being aggressive advocates. To win a Sexual Assault case, you must establish doubt as it pertains to the Complainant’s evidence. We have extensive experience in this regard. We are experts at highlighting to the Court a Complainant’s motivation to fabricate the allegations, along with the veracity of our client’s version of events. We truly leave no stone unturned in providing the best defence possible.

A free consultation with me is the best way to start. We will sit down and review your file. We will talk about the courses of action we can take, the likely outcomes, and of course – the best path forward.