Crown stays sexual assault charge of a group home worker
A group home worker accused of sexually assaulting a teenager has had the charge dropped. Get the latest updates on this story and find out more about the previous acquittal in a similar case.
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Alleged serial sex offender and Calgary teacher seeks bail pending trial
Sorensen, 36, was arrested last Thursday in connection with a string of crimes. The suspect in a series of armed robberies and sexual assaults at Calgary personal care businesses is hoping to be freed pending trial.
Can Sex Assault Charges Be Dropped By the Complainant?
A common misconception surrounding sexual assault is that if the complainant asks for charges to be dropped, the accused will have nothing to worry about. Wrong. Once police lay charges for any offence, only a Crown attorney can decide whether to proceed.
What you need to know if you are charged with sexual assault
The Crown considers sexual assault one of the worst types of offences. Your chances of beating a sexual assault charge as a self-represented litigant are slim. That is because the evidence and procedural rules are complicated. It is not enough to say you didn’t do it – you need a legal expert who has a thorough understanding of the law to present your defence.
Consent When it Comes to Sexual Assault
If you are intimate with someone and you ignore their pleas to stop, you could be charged with sexual assault. However, when it comes to defending those accused of sexual assault, establishing if sexual consent was given is rarely that simple.
