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Indecent Assault Sexual Penetration

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Written by
Bill Doogue
Criminal Defence Lawyer

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Sexual Offences

A Case Study: Indecent assault, sexual penetration - Case Study 2

The Name of the Offence


indecent assault, sexual penetration

Place of the event - indecent assault, sexual penetration


Mildura

The court attended - indecent assault, sexual penetration


Mildura County Court
Acting Solicitor: Bill Doogue

Facts of the Case - indecent assault, sexual penetration


Historic sex case from the 1970s.  Complainant made allegations that they had been sexually assaulted 30 years ago. Complainant said they had known the accused and that he had performed sexual acts without consent.  The accused denied having done anything at all.

Results Achieved


Jury acquitted the defendant of all charges. It was put strongly to them that that the complainant's delay in complaining had made it next to impossible for the accused to defend the charges.

This and our client's evidence which was clear and strong would have been the basis for them throwing the charges out.

Article published on 01/09/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
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