Sexual Interference Lawyers

If you’re being investigated for or formally charged with sexual interference, don’t make the mistake of navigating the criminal justice system alone.

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Accusations of sexual interference can lead to jail time, placement on the sex offender registry, reputational damage and a criminal record, impeding your ability to travel and secure gainful employment. But sexual interference cases can be won. Pender Litigation is specially equipped to examine the circumstances of your case and launch a tactical defence.

Our first consultation is privileged and confidential, with no obligation on you.

When we meet, we’ll discuss your case and any related documents you can provide; answer your questions; and provide you with the estimated cost of retaining our services.

Sexual interference cases can be won.

When you retain Pender Litigation, you’ll move forward with an experienced sexual interference lawyer by your side and our entire team of criminal defence lawyers ready to assist the lawyer handling your case. Our team-based approach means your defence is strengthened by the skill and insight of multiple lawyers whose backgrounds include both defending and prosecuting criminal cases.

 

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What is Sexual Interference?

Sexual interference occurs when you make direct or indirect sexual contact with a person under the age of 16. While the age of consent is 16 in Canada, you may be charged with sexual interference if you touch someone under the age of 18 while in a position of trust, authority or dependency.

Age of Consent to Sexual Activity

The age of consent to sexual activity in Canada is 16 years. There are close in age exceptions for 14 and 15 year olds and 12 and 13 year olds, who can consent to sexual activity with partners less than five and two years older, respectively. Age of consent laws apply to all forms of sexual activity, including kissing, touching and intercourse, and require there be no relationship of trust, authority or dependency between parties.

Sexual Interference in the Criminal Code of Canada

Regarding sexual interference, section 151 of the Criminal Code states

151 Every person who, for a sexual purpose, touches, directly or indirectly, with a part of the body or with an object, any part of the body of a person under the age of 16 years

(a) is guilty of an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 14 years and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of one year; or

(b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than two years less a day and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of 90 days.