Nov 18, 2019 | Criminal Offences, Latest, Sex Crimes, Violent offences
Sexual Assault Definition What is the the Definition of sexual assault in Canada? What are the Criminal Code provisions for sexual assault? Under section 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada, a person can be charged for committing a sexual assault. This section of the...
Dec 12, 2018 | Latest, Sex Crimes
What Kind of Sexual Assault Are You Charged With? It is important to know from the very start what kind of sexual assault you are charged with. The type of sexual assault you are charged with will change the minimum possible sentence. Some crimes are considered...
Nov 20, 2018 | Criminal Offences, Latest, Sex Crimes
The first thing to know about the difference between sexual assault and rape is that “rape” is not listed as a criminal offence in the Criminal Code of Canada. Sexual assault is listed as an offence, and it is contrary to section 271 of the Criminal Code. Rape What...
Nov 14, 2018 | Criminal Offences, Latest, Sex Crimes
What is Statutory Rape? Statutory Rape in Canada is defined as any sexual contact with a person under the age of consent. This usually refers to an adults touching children for sexual purposes. What is the Age of Consent in Canada? Canada’s age of consent is 16 years...
Feb 23, 2018 | Criminal Offences, Domestic Related Offences, Drugs and Guns, Drunk Driving & Driving Offence, Latest, Property offences, Sentencing, Sex Crimes, Violent offences
What is an Intermittent Sentence? An intermittent sentence is a sentence of imprisonment that is served on specific days only, as opposed to consecutive days. For an example, a person who is sentenced intermittently could serve their sentence on weekends only. It is...
Feb 23, 2018 | Criminal Offences, Domestic Related Offences, Drugs and Guns, Drunk Driving & Driving Offence, Other Reading, Property offences, Sentencing, Sex Crimes, Violent offences
What is the Fundamental Principle of Sentencing? The Criminal Code states that the fundamental principle, or guiding rule, of sentencing is that “[a] sentence must be proportionate to the gravity of the offence and the degree of responsibility of the offender.” This...
