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.
Keeping a Toronto court file organised
If you have more than one Toronto court file, record the charge, next date, and attendance instructions for each separately. Do not assume the files share a courtroom or will be dealt with together. Identify any related proceeding or existing lawyer when explaining the work you want Stratton Law to consider.
A court appointment in Toronto is separate from your consultation through the Brampton office. Before travelling, confirm the building and purpose of each appointment. At the consultation, ask who will handle communication, which appearances the proposed retainer includes, and how new paperwork should reach the lawyer.
Check the building and attendance instructions in Toronto
The Ontario Court of Justice lists a Toronto location at 10 Armoury Street. Match the building and courtroom to your own documents. A reference to “Toronto court” alone is not enough to plan an appearance, and a consultation with our firm is arranged through our Brampton office.
Toronto 10 Armoury Street 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 Toronto
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 Toronto 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.