Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault Charge - Lawyer / Solicitor Article.

Criminal Law Article written by: Lionel Rattenbury (criminal defence lawyer specialising in sexual related matters)

The Law - Sexual Assault - Law – Lawyer / Solicitor Article

Section 61I of the Crimes Act states:

Any person who has sexual intercourse with another person without the consent of the other person and who knows that the other person does not consent to the sexual intercourse is liable to imprisonment for 14 years.

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Maximum Penalty - Sexual Assault - Penalties – Lawyer / Solicitor Article

The Maximum penalty for the offence of Sexual Assault is 14 years imprisonment.

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What the Police must prove - Sexual Assault - Lawyer / Solicitor Article

In order for the Police to prove their case at Court, they must prove
each of the following matters beyond a reasonable doubt.

1. The accused had sexual intercourse with another person.
2. The other person did not consent to the sexual intercourse.
3. The accused knew the other person did not consent to the sexual intercourse.

It will be necessary for the Police in every offence to prove that the accused was the person who committed the offence.

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Possible Defences - Sexual Assault - Defences – Lawyer / Solicitor Article

Possible defences to this offence include but are not limited to

1. Duress
2. Necessity
3. Self Defence 

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What court is likely to hear the matter - Lawyer / Solicitor Article

This matter is strictly indictable which means that it can only be finalised in the District Court.

 

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