A sexual offence is an offence that occurs for a sexual purpose. Crimes of this nature must be treated with extreme sensitivity and can have serious consequences. However, many of the cases brought before the courts are fundamentally unsound, and come down to credibility and other evidentiary issues. For these reasons, legal representation is strongly advised in the defence of any sexual offence.
Sexual Offences involving Minors:
Sex offences involving minors are subject to tighter penalties and scrutiny by the crown attorney, courts, and society in general. Labeling, as well as covert punishment by law enforcement and prisoners in jail are often a result of being labeled a ‘child molester or pedophile’. Those convicted of sex crimes often face lifetime registration as a sex offender. This is a difficult label to shed, regardless of the outcome at trial.
DNA Samples:
Since sexual offences are designated as “primary offences” in Canada, a person found guilty of this crime will have to give a sample of his/her DNA to have it entered into the National DNA Databank.
Sentencing:
Depending on the seriousness of the sexual conduct, an accused person can face jail if they plead or where there is a finding of guilt at trial.
The following considered ‘sex offences’ under the Criminal Code of Canada:
- sexual assault
- criminal solicitation of a minor
- aggravated kidnapping
- sexual touching
- sexual interference
- public lewdness
- indecent exposure
- indecency with a child
- improper relationship between educator and student
- improper photography or visual recording
- luring
- aggravated sexual assault
- prohibited sexual conduct
- prostitution
- promotion of prostitution
- obscene display or distribution
- obscenity
- sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to minor
- sexual performance by a child
- employment harmful to children
- possession or promotion of child pornography
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