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Aggravated Sexual Assault Laws in Canada

Part VIII of the Criminal Code / Against the Person and Reputation

Aggravated Sexual Assault: Penalties and Characteristics

If you have been charged with a crime in Halifax, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer in your area

HalifaxLawyersNear Me

Asaf Rashid Law

Halifax, Nova Scotia
1701 Hollis Street, Suite 800
(902) 919-5769

Stan Macdonald & Associates

Halifax, Nova Scotia
1489 Hollis St Suite 301
(902) 706-4534

Ryder Law

Halifax, Nova Scotia
278 Lacewood Dr
(782) 640-9690

Carbokwanlaw

Halifax, Nova Scotia
1959 Upper Water St #1301
(902) 423-0135

Sarah White Law

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Po Box 40032 Robie St. PO
(902) 495-7319

Singleton Family Law

Halifax, Nova Scotia
1809 Barrington Street,Suite 1100
(902) 492-7000
Aggravated Sexual Assault in Halifax, Nova Scotia - Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Legal Terms

Consent

The voluntary agreement of the complainant to engage in the sexual activity in question.

Crown prosecutor

Lawyers who act for the federal, provincial and territorial governments and prosecute people accused of crimes on behalf of the Crown.

Indictable offence

Indictable offences are the most serious offences under the Criminal Code and they come with more serious punishments, up to a maximum penalty of life in prison.

Summary conviction

Summary convictions are used for lesser offences with penalties, fines and short jail time. They reflect the majority of offences as defined in the Code.

Aggravated Sexual Assault in Halifax, Nova Scotia - Tagged With:
Code Citations: Section 273 (1)
Aggravated Sexual Assault in Halifax, Nova Scotia - Referenced Links