What evidence can be used by the defence in sexual assault trials?

Céline Dostaler

When I’m representing a client accused of sexual assault, the defence we build is tailored to reflect the evidence to be presented.

The primary evidence is testimony, with the alleged victim giving their version of the events in question. Since many sexual assault charges are not laid until months, or even years, after the alleged incident, memories are often not exact or sometimes they are even embellished to be more damning toward the person charged. To read more, click here.