Sexual offences includes crimes like rape and indecent assault. Sexual offences are typically heard in the Supreme Court of Tasmania, although some are still able to be decided in the Magistrates Court.
The following are examples of sexual offences in Tasmania. They are all serious offences that warrant expert legal advice and representation from a criminal lawyer.
Consent will often be an important issue in sexual cases, although in some cases involving children the consent of the child does not provide a defence.
In Tasmania consent means free agreement. The Criminal Code says that a person does not freely agree if:
Sexual crimes are typically punished with terms of imprisonment, however there is no hard and fast rule that this must occur. Sexual crimes are almost always considered to be very serious and getting early legal advice and representation from a criminal lawyer is extremely important.
I can provide you with advice about your charge and the potential defences that might apply in your situation. I can appear for you at each court appearance including at the hearing or trial of the case if you plead not guilty. Because I am both a barrister and solicitor, I can handle the case for you from start to finish. If you would like to discuss a sexual offence case with me please get in touch to discuss it and my costs. My first appointment is free of charge.
Yes. Sexual offences typically involve a real risk of imprisonment if found guilty of the offence. For this reason, is it normally possible to get a grant of legal aid if you are otherwise eligible. Please contact me if you would like to discuss a case or to see if you are eligible for legal aid funding.
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