Understanding invitation to sexual touching allegations
Section 152 addresses inviting, counselling, or inciting a person under 16, for a sexual purpose, to engage in the touching specified by the section. The current provision also addresses invitations to expose sexual organs. The Crown must establish the applicable elements beyond a reasonable doubt, including attribution of the alleged conduct and sexual purpose. The charged wording and alleged dates matter when identifying which version of the law applies.
Preparing your invitation to sexual touching defence consultation
Use the documents for your own matter to guide the discussion. Depending on the circumstances, Karandeep can review:
- The words or conduct said to constitute an invitation, counselling, or incitement
- The complete conversation, its context, and evidence of sexual purpose
- The ages and the requirements of any applicable statutory exception
- Account attribution, device access, statements, and the integrity of digital records
What to do before you contact us
Keep your court paperwork and do not alter or delete potentially relevant communications. Avoid contacting a complainant or witness, especially where restrictions apply. Contact the office with the charge and appearance date; ask your lawyer how to handle devices or sensitive material without copying or circulating it.
Confirm arrangements before travelling from Kitchener
Call before making travel plans from Kitchener. Identify the service you need, the court shown on your documents, and the next known date so the office can discuss availability. Ask which records should be supplied beforehand and how to provide them without putting sensitive material in the enquiry form.
Confirm how the consultation will take place before setting out for Brampton. Do not assume that the meeting format also determines how you attend court. Raise any language or accessibility question early and keep the court’s instructions with your paperwork for the appointment.
Planning a Kitchener court appearance
Kitchener Courthouse is listed at 85 Frederick Street. Its official page includes court contacts and links for accessibility information. If this is your court location, check the arrangements before travelling and tell our office about the upcoming date when requesting a consultation.
Kitchener courthouse and accessibility information
Follow the instructions for your particular proceeding. A published video link does not mean you may attend remotely when an in-person appearance is required. If the location or attendance method is unclear, confirm it with your lawyer or the court.
Questions about invitation to sexual touching defence in Kitchener
Must touching actually have occurred?
The offence focuses on inviting, counselling, or inciting the specified activity for a sexual purpose. A lack of completed touching does not, by itself, answer the allegation.
Where is my consultation arranged?
Stratton Law serves Kitchener clients from its Brampton office at 6201 Mayfield Rd, Unit #60, Brampton, ON L6P 4R9. Contact us to confirm the appointment and meeting arrangements before travelling.
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General information only. Advice depends on the applicable law and the facts of your case.