Trusted Sexual Assault Lawyers in Ottawa

Sexual Assault

After an arrest for sexual assault or another sex crime in Ontario, a number of crucial issues that need to be dealt with as soon as possible. The first issue after an arrest is getting the accused individual out of jail. An even more important priority, however, is dealing with restrictions about returning home and having contact with children and other loved ones.

In Ottawa, if convicted of sexual assault charges, you’ll have to deal with potential criminal penalties, which can also include lengthy terms of incarceration and the lasting implications of being a sex offender, which includes registration on the sex offender registry.

At Engel & Associates, our lawyers understand that even the allegation of sexual assault can change your life. Since many people assume guilt from day one, dealing with the damage to their reputation, along with the criminal penalties, can be terrifying. We will provide the advice and representation you need for the process of being charged and questioned.

Human Trafficking

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 on any person who exercises control, direction, or influence over the movements of another person for the purposes of exploiting them for a sexual or forced labour reason or facilitates their exploitation for those reasons. 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 important to have the assistance of an experienced criminal lawyer. At the law firm of Engel & Associates, in Ottawa, our lawyers provide representation for firearms charges in Ontario. We have developed a respected reputation for serving our clients well and dealing with The Crown on the toughest cases.

Kanata Criminal Defence Lawyers

The Crown will aggressively prosecute cases of sexual assault, and it is important 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 successfully defended many sexual assault cases.

After helping to get you out of jail, we will deal with these very serious charges and the issues that come along with them. This includes hiring private investigators and psychologists to look into the allegations and their veracity.

Spousal/Partner/Domestic Assault

In Ottawa, a conviction for domestic assault on a spouse or partner can affect your life in many ways. A criminal record may make it more difficult for you in the job market. You may not be able to travel to the United States. In what may be the biggest impact of them all, you may be unable to see your children or to actively participate in their lives.

At Engel & Associates, our lawyers use their experience and resources to investigate domestic assault charges. 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 motivation for filing the charges.

Nepean Spousal Abuse Lawyers

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 essentially pleading guilty without having to answer yes to questions on employment applications asking if you have ever been convicted of a crime.

We will also explain the advantages and disadvantages of going to trial. If you have questions regarding restrictions of contact and other consequences after an arrest, we will be happy to answer them.