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.
Preparing a consultation from Mississauga
Separate the place where you live, the place of the alleged incident, and the court listed on your documents. A Mississauga address does not settle which building you must attend. Keep the court notice beside your consultation questions so the two appointments can be planned separately.
If you are coming to the Mayfield Road office, confirm the appointment before travelling from Mississauga. Tell us whether work hours, a driving restriction, or family responsibilities affect your availability. Ask what can be discussed at the first meeting and how any remaining documents should be provided.
Check the court named on your Mississauga paperwork
If your documents name the Brampton courthouse, its listed address is 7755 Hurontario Street in Brampton. Your consultation at our Mayfield Road office and your court appearance are separate appointments.
Official Brampton court 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 Mississauga
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 Mississauga 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.