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 for the next stage of a Newmarket matter
Tell us whether your Newmarket enquiry concerns a new charge or a case already underway. Keep correspondence, disclosure notices, and the most recent appearance document together. This helps distinguish work already completed from questions that still need a lawyer’s attention.
Keep your consultation date and court date as separate calendar entries, with the attendance instructions for each. Ask what you need to do personally and what the firm would handle if retained. Consultation arrangements are confirmed through Brampton; submitting the form does not arrange court attendance.
Preparing for an appearance at Newmarket Courthouse
Newmarket Courthouse is listed at 50 Eagle Street West. Its official page provides court and duty counsel contacts. If Newmarket is the court named in your case, use those details to resolve administrative questions and discuss legal questions with Karandeep Sahi.
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 Newmarket
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 Newmarket 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.