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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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  1. Sexual Assault Charges Sexual Assault Charges – Sex Offence Lawyers Sydney Sexual Assault charges – Sexual assault is an extremely serious offence in New South Wales. Severe penalties, including lifetime imprisonment apply to the most serious sexual assault cases. If you are accused or charged with a sexual assault offence, you must contact George Sten & Co. Our solicitors are experts in the area of sexual assault charges and can advise you on the prospects of success of your case. Your can contact us on 9261 8640 or email us to arrange an appointment at our Sydney CBD office. What is a sexual assault offence? The offence of sexual assault can be found in section 61l of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). This section states the following, There are 3 important elements of this offence: There must be sexual intercourse Without the consent of the other person You must know that the other person does not give consent. What is sexual intercourse? For the purposes of this offence, sexual intercourse refers to penetration of the genitalia of a women (included a surgically constructed vagina) or the anus of any person with a body part or an object. It also includes oral sex. What is consent? A person must freely and voluntarily agree to sexual intercourse. This is what constitutes consent. A person cannot give consent if they do not have capacity to do so, or are unlawfully detained, or are asleep or unconscious. A person cannot consent to sexual intercourse under false pretences such as the belief that they are married to a person. To know more:https://criminal-lawyer.com.au/sexual-assault-charges/

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