The criminal defence lawyers at Sarah Leamon Law Group regularly represent people who have been charged with sexual assault.
As well as defending clients who have been accused of committing an offence of a sexual nature, Sarah also acts as ad hoc Crown Counsel, prosecuting sexual assault cases on behalf of the province.
Our team of legal professionals understand that the only thing more stigmatizing than an accusation of sexual assault, is a conviction for it. In this day and age, a conviction for sexual assault can effectively destroy a persons’ life. It can also preclude them from many future opportunities and the stigma may follow them for decades into the future. An allegation of sexual assault is serious. It should be taken seriously.
Simply speaking, sexual assault is an assault with a sexual element. There does not have to be physical penetration or sexual gratification in order for a sexual assault to occur. There is no precise formula to determine whether an assault is sexual in nature. The motivation for the assault, the body parts touched, the nature of touching involved and any words of gestures used in the circumstances can factor into whether an assault can be considered sexual or not.
Often, the primary issue to be determined in a sexual assault case is whether or not the complainant consented to the transaction. This may not be as clear cut or as easy to determine as one would hope. It must be determined by looking at the totality of the circumstances. There are no “magic words” to establish consent.
In these types of cases, creditability often becomes an issue. Where there are competing versions of events, the court must decide who to believe. This can get convoluted if drugs and/or alcohol are involved, or if there has been a substantial passage in time since the date of the alleged offence. Ultimately, it may come down to weighing the evidence, and determining whether or not the prosecution has established the alleged offence beyond a reasonable doubt. If the prosecution has not done this, then the accused person must be acquitted.
If a person is convicted of sexual assault, they could be liable for a jail term of ten years.
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Dealing with the Sarah Leamon Law Group was an absolute pleasure. They were friendly and efficient in communicating with me, and dealt with my case in a timely manner. They were thorough and meticulous in putting together a strong case that resulted in a WIN. Highly recommend their services.
K.R., Google Review
Sarah Leamon is amazing! She got back to me right away even though she was out of office! She not only jumped on my file quickly, she also got my prohibition reduced from 7 Months to 3 Months a BIG win in my eyes!!
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From my initial contact with Sarah, providing me with detailed information on next steps, to answering all my questions throughout the process and the representation (thank you, Hyemin!), the service offered by Sarah Leamon Law Group was top notch. Would highly recommend.
S.S., Google Review
Hyemin at Sarah leamon law group is a very respectful, kind, and bright lady. Their team was thorough with my case making the process less worrisome. Would recommend 10/10.
M., Google Review
Have had Sarah as my go-to for any and all my traffic issues. She is very compassionate and is excellent at explaining every part of the process and keeping your stress level way down. Multiple times ive hired Sarah and i am always completely confident she will get the best result, as she has done time and time again. wouldn't go anywhere else, definitely #1 in my eyes!
M.W., Google Review
Dealing with the Sarah Leamon Law Group was an absolute pleasure. They were friendly and efficient in communicating with me, and dealt with my case in a timely manner. They were thorough and meticulous in putting together a strong case that resulted in a WIN. Highly recommend their services.
K.R., Google Review
Sarah Leamon is amazing! She got back to me right away even though she was out of office! She not only jumped on my file quickly, she also got my prohibition reduced from 7 Months to 3 Months a BIG win in my eyes!!
Lawyer Ratingz Review
From my initial contact with Sarah, providing me with detailed information on next steps, to answering all my questions throughout the process and the representation (thank you, Hyemin!), the service offered by Sarah Leamon Law Group was top notch. Would highly recommend.
S.S., Google Review
Hyemin at Sarah leamon law group is a very respectful, kind, and bright lady. Their team was thorough with my case making the process less worrisome. Would recommend 10/10.
M., Google Review
Have had Sarah as my go-to for any and all my traffic issues. She is very compassionate and is excellent at explaining every part of the process and keeping your stress level way down. Multiple times ive hired Sarah and i am always completely confident she will get the best result, as she has done time and time again. wouldn't go anywhere else, definitely #1 in my eyes!
M.W., Google Review
Dealing with the Sarah Leamon Law Group was an absolute pleasure. They were friendly and efficient in communicating with me, and dealt with my case in a timely manner. They were thorough and meticulous in putting together a strong case that resulted in a WIN. Highly recommend their services.
K.R., Google Review
Sarah Leamon is amazing! She got back to me right away even though she was out of office! She not only jumped on my file quickly, she also got my prohibition reduced from 7 Months to 3 Months a BIG win in my eyes!!
Lawyer Ratingz Review
From my initial contact with Sarah, providing me with detailed information on next steps, to answering all my questions throughout the process and the representation (thank you, Hyemin!), the service offered by Sarah Leamon Law Group was top notch. Would highly recommend.
S.S., Google Review
Hyemin at Sarah leamon law group is a very respectful, kind, and bright lady. Their team was thorough with my case making the process less worrisome. Would recommend 10/10.
M., Google Review
Have had Sarah as my go-to for any and all my traffic issues. She is very compassionate and is excellent at explaining every part of the process and keeping your stress level way down. Multiple times ive hired Sarah and i am always completely confident she will get the best result, as she has done time and time again. wouldn't go anywhere else, definitely #1 in my eyes!
M.W., Google Review
Sarah and her team understand how sensitive these types of issues are. They also understand how serious these allegations can be. Sarah and her associates at Sarah Leamon Law Group treat their clients with respect, no matter what the allegations against them may be. They will vigorously defend their rights every step of the way.
If you are being investigated for sexual assault, do not speak to police. Remain silent. Contact an experienced criminal defence lawyer immediately. Do not speak to authorities prior to doing so.
If you have been charged with sexual assault, the services of an experienced criminal defence lawyer are essential. Call our legal team right away. We are available 24/7.