Sexual Assault Recent Cases Cases

Our client was charged with sexual assault with a weapon following an incident at a Calgary park. It was alleged that our client threatened a woman with a knife and forced her to the ground while touching her in a sexual fashion. The client had no criminal record and was facing 4 years in Jail if convicted. Appreciating the jeopardy involved, a Preliminary Inquiry was scheduled where Mr. Wyman was able to reveal many holes in the crown’s case in his cross-examination of the witnesses. Ultimately, the Crown made numerous concessions and the client pled guilty to an amended offence which did not involve jail time.

Mr. C was charged with sexual assault following a night of drinking at a female friend’s house. Both consumed a great deal of alcohol and it was alleged that T kissed and groped the complainant without her consent. T had a supportive family and no prior criminal record. The collateral fall out from a sexual assault conviction would be devastating for this young man. After plea negotiations with the assigned Crown Prosecutor, the sexual assault charges were dropped and Mr. C plead guilty to the offence of common assault. After doing so, despite the Crown asking that a conviction being entered on his record, Mr. Wyman was able to persuade the presiding Judge to impose a conditional discharge. This was a fantastic result for the client and ensured that he would not have a criminal record for this unfortunate incident.

Our client, a permanent resident, was charged with sexual assault/sexual interference. It was alleged that C.L. routinely touched his 13-year old niece in a sexual fashion many years ago while they stayed in his home. Should the client be convicted of this offence, a jail sentence was certain, and he’d likely be deported from the country. While the file was initially set for trial, Mr. Wyman was able to negotiate a section 810 peace bond on the client’s behalf. This resolution resulted in the client completing counselling courses in exchange for the criminal charges being withdrawn. As a result of this disposition, the client was able to remain in the country with his family and avoid a criminal record.

Our client was charged with sexual assault, committing an indecent act as well as public mischief. It was alleged that our client was observed offering children in a park skittles in order to assist him in locating a lost piece of jewelry. It was alleged that the client requested one of the children to do the splits and took a photo of this act. The client was arrested as a result of this incident. In his trunk police found a bag containing 2 rolls of duct tape as well as zip ties. The matter was set down for trial. Crown counsel ultimately terminated the conviction as the prosecutor agreed with Mr. Wyman that identification of the accused could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.