Strategic defence for sexual assault and other serious sexual offence allegations in Whitehorse and throughout Yukon.
Allegations Can Have Immediate Consequences
A sexual assault allegation can affect far more than the criminal case itself. The stigma alone can damage relationships, employment and reputation long before a trial takes place. Anyone facing this kind of allegation needs a defence team prepared to deal with both the legal issues and the seriousness of what is at stake.
Many sexual assault cases involve sharply different accounts of the same event. Charges can arise in a wide range of circumstances and may involve people who never expected to find themselves accused of a serious criminal offence.
Sexual offence defence has been an important part of Jensen Law’s practice for many years. Early representation can be especially valuable where statements, messages, credibility issues and the development of the allegation may later become central at trial.
These Cases Require Specialized Knowledge
Sexual offence prosecutions are governed by evidentiary rules that do not arise in many other criminal cases. Sections 276 and 278 of the Criminal Code can restrict how certain evidence is introduced and may require important applications before the trial even begins.
The Supreme Court of Canada has considered these provisions repeatedly, and the law in this area continues to evolve. A lawyer handling a sexual assault case must understand not only how to conduct the trial, but also how pre-trial rulings can determine what evidence the court is permitted to hear.
If you have been charged with a sexual offence in Whitehorse or elsewhere in Yukon, getting experienced defence counsel involved early can matter. Decisions made during the investigation or at the beginning of the case can affect the defence later.
Experience in Complex Sexual Assault Defence
Jensen Law has represented clients in numerous sexual assault prosecutions, including cases that resulted in acquittals. Our lawyers are experienced in pre-trial applications, cross-examination, credibility and reliability issues, and the preparation required to present the defence effectively.
Members of our firm have also been consulted by other lawyers dealing with difficult legal issues arising in sexual offence cases.
These files require current legal knowledge, thorough preparation and a willingness to challenge the evidence where the case calls for it. We work with clients to understand the allegations, assess the available options and build a defence strategy around the facts of the case.
