TRUSTED SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWYERS IN OTTAWA

Human trafficking charges can be laid against any person who recruits, transports, receives, holds, conceals, transfers, or harbours another person. Charges may also be laid against any person who exercises control, direction, or influence over another person’s movements for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labour, or who facilitates that exploitation. Human trafficking attracts mandatory minimum sentences under the Criminal Code, as well as additional potential charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. With so much on the line, it is essential to have the assistance of experienced criminal lawyers on your side. Our assault lawyers in Ottawa provide you with representation for the charges against you. Our reputation has been built on our lawyers' criminal defence experience and courtroom knowledge. We can help you respond to allegations, understand the process, and review your legal options.

The Crown may prosecute cases of sexual assault seriously, and it is crucial to assert your rights throughout the process of being charged and questioned, especially the right to remain silent. Before you talk with the police, you need to speak with an experienced lawyer. Just because you have been accused and charged does not mean you are guilty. Our firm has defended clients facing sexual assault allegations. After helping you seek release on bail, we will deal with these very serious charges and the issues that come with them. This may include retaining private investigators or psychologists to look into the allegations and assess their credibility.

In Ottawa, a conviction for domestic assault on a spouse or a partner can mean severe and long-term repercussions. A criminal record may make it difficult for you to find employment. Your freedom to travel may be limited, and you may not be able to travel to the United States. In what may be the most significant of these impacts, you may be unable to see your children or actively participate in their lives. At Engel & Associates, we have assault lawyers who use their experience and resources to investigate domestic assault charges in Ottawa. Equipped with the skills to bring out the facts, our lawyers work to assess the evidence and present your defence clearly. Our firm will work hard to determine what actually happened and whether allegations of abuse were fabricated or embellished by someone who had an emotional or ulterior motive for filing the charges.

One of the most important jobs of a criminal defence lawyer is to educate clients on the process and what they can anticipate down the road. At our firm, we will explain the concept of a discharge, which is a sentencing option where a person pleads guilty or is found guilty, but the court does not register a conviction. We will also explain the advantages and disadvantages of going to trial. If you have questions regarding restrictions on contact and other consequences after an arrest, we will be happy to answer them.

Depending on the circumstances, counsel can coordinate a strategy for connected matters such as bail hearings, domestic assault allegations, human trafficking charges, peace bonds, and other Criminal Code offences. Engel & Associates has more than 30 years of criminal defence experience, with Bruce Engel practising since 1991. When you need a clear plan for sexual assault in Ottawa, reach out to arrange a confidential call and discuss next steps.