Analysis of case law, criminal procedure, and evidence in Canadian sexual assault proceedings, written by criminal defence lawyer Aasheesh Puri.
Sexual Assault Blog is an independent Canadian legal publication examining sexual assault law as it plays out in real cases – covering case law, criminal procedure, evidence, and sentencing decisions. It’s written by Aasheesh Puri, a criminal defence lawyer practicing in British Columbia.
Occasionally in sexual assault cases both the Crown and defence can agree on a sentence they would like the judge to give. This involves both sides coming to an agreement in a resolution meeting and then making what is called a joint sentencing submission to a judge. The judge decides
When sentencing someone for certain sexual offences involving children, a Court can make orders in addition to imprisonment. These orders, which aim to prevent reoffending, include restricting the ability of the offender to access to places where children might be present. They can also prohibit the offender from accessing the
Last week, the Supreme Court of Canada published the decision in Friesen and both summarized and clarified sentencing considerations in cases of sexual interference and sexual assault of a minor. Friesen had been sentenced to six years in prison for sexual interference of a four-year-old girl, as well as attempted extortion of