Sex Offences
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Legal Support With Sex Offences
At Hodgson Lawyers, we approach sexual offence allegations with a commitment to justice and a comprehensive defense strategy. Unlike firms that might encourage a quick guilty plea for a lighter sentence, our focus extends beyond mere leniency. We recognize the profound impact such charges have on an individual’s life, not just in the courtroom, but also in personal and professional spheres. Our goal is to ensure your side of the story is heard and fairly assessed, aiming for acquittal over simple sentence reduction.
The stigma attached to sexual offence accusations can be long-lasting and far-reaching. In handling such sensitive cases, we are acutely aware of the societal biases and public perceptions that often accompany these charges. At Hodgson Lawyers, we advocate tirelessly for your rights, ensuring that the legal process is based on evidence and justice. We strive to protect your reputation and future by providing diligent and ethical legal representation, focused on achieving the best possible outcome in your case.
Legal Support With Sex Offences
At Hodgson Lawyers, we approach sexual offence allegations with a commitment to justice and a comprehensive defense strategy. Unlike firms that might encourage a quick guilty plea for a lighter sentence, our focus extends beyond mere leniency. We recognize the profound impact such charges have on an individual’s life, not just in the courtroom, but also in personal and professional spheres. Our goal is to ensure your side of the story is heard and fairly assessed, aiming for acquittal over simple sentence reduction.
The stigma attached to sexual offence accusations can be long-lasting and far-reaching. In handling such sensitive cases, we are acutely aware of the societal biases and public perceptions that often accompany these charges. At Hodgson Lawyers, we advocate tirelessly for your rights, ensuring that the legal process is based on evidence and justice. We strive to protect your reputation and future by providing diligent and ethical legal representation, focused on achieving the best possible outcome in your case.
Sex Offences In Queensland
Sex offences cover a wide range of crimes against both adults and children. The type of offence you might be charged with depends on factors like the victim’s age and how the crime happened. These offences are taken very seriously by both society and the courts. It’s really important to have a lawyer right from the start when the police begin their investigation, as this area of law is quite complicated.
These offences can include crimes like rape, sexual assault, inappropriate behavior, and crimes involving children, like grooming or sharing illegal material. The laws about sex offences are broad, and the punishment can be very severe, sometimes even life in prison. The punishment can be more severe in certain situations, like if the victim is very young or has a disability.
Sexual crimes against adults often involve the lack of agreement to a sexual act. Consent, though crucial in the eyes of the law, is a complex idea. According to the Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld), consent must be freely and willingly given by someone who can understand and make these decisions (s 348).
Consent is not present if there’s:
- Force
- Intimidation
- Fear of harm
- Use of authority
- False information about the sexual act
- Mistaking the accused for a sexual partner
- Rape
Rape
Rape is a very serious sexual offence and can lead to life in prison. The law in Queensland (s 349 of the Criminal Code Act 1899) says rape happens when someone is penetrated without their consent, whether it’s with a body part or something else, or if a person’s mouth is penetrated without consent.
Queensland’s definition of rape is different from other places because it doesn’t include situations where someone first agrees to sex but then changes their mind.
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Sexual assault includes various unwanted sexual actions. Under section 352 of the Criminal Code, it’s illegal to:
- Assault someone in an indecent way;
- Get someone to do or watch something grossly indecent.
Sexual assault can mean touching someone without consent, using sexual language they don’t want, or threatening unwanted sexual contact.
The highest punishment for sexual assault is 10 years in jail. If the assault is more serious, like with a weapon or more people involved, it can lead to life in prison.
Indecent Acts
Indecent Acts Sexual offences aren’t always about touching. Indecent acts can be things like exposing yourself, sending nude photos, pretending to do sexual things, or public acts.
In all these cases, whether consent was given is key to deciding if someone is guilty of indecent acts.
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John O’Byrne, Principal Solicitor.
Sexual Assault
Rape
Possessing Child Exploitation Material
Incest
Procurring Prostitution
Indecent Acts
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