It may happen that a client charged with a sexual offence, such as sexual assault, sexual contact or possession of child pornography, acknowledges having committed the actions for which he is charged.
A criminal lawyer can discuss with his client about the possibility of undergoing a therapy program, such as the one provided by the Centre de consultation sexologique intégrée. Participation in a therapy is a factor that the Court will take into account when the sentence is passed. Certain centres provide the service of writing assessment reports that can be submitted to the Court before the sentence is passed.
It is highly recommended that any individual charged with a sexual offence consult a criminal lawyer as soon as possibe, before making any decision whatsoever regarding the case.
Xavier Cormier, lawyer
