Scott Taylor
Scott Taylor was wrongfully charged with obtaining sexual services from teenage girls under s.286.1(1) of the Criminal Code.
The RCMP not only wrongfully charged Taylor; they released his name to the public, entered his home, and took his firearms, computer, and phone. The RCMP realized their mistake a week later and withdrew the charges. But it was too little too late.
Taylor faced serious hardship due to the RCMP’s actions. Taylor was assaulted leaving him with a black eye, “Certified Pedo” was spray painted on Taylor’s house, and his life was threatened over social media.
The stigma Taylor faced is a common experience for those accused of sexual crimes. Being charged with sexual crimes allegations can seriously impact your life through:
- Ruining your relationships
- Affecting your job
- Imposing conditions that limit your ability to use your phone, computer, or attend certain locations
- Social stigma including threats from the public
- Risk of significant jail time
- Impeding your ability to travel
- Appearing permanently on police data bases
- Being used against you in future court proceedings
What do I do if I’ve been wrongfully charged with a sexual crime?
If you’ve been wrongfully charged with a sexual crime, you need the right legal representation to help you navigate through this stressful and scary time.
Roulston Urquhart Criminal Defence will work tirelessly to clear your name. Our sexual assault lawyers have assisted multiple clients in getting their charges withdrawn or not guilty at trial. Just a few sexual assault case examples are cited below:
In R v C.D our client, who was under the age of 18, was charged with sexual assault. The allegations against our client stipulated that they had fondled the complainant while at a house party. Our sexual assault defence lawyers met with the Crown to resolve the file and entered the client into a peace bond. The charges were withdrawn with no admission of guilt and the client had no criminal record.
In R v D.G our client was charged with sexual assault and if convicted would have faced at least 3 years of jail, registration as a sex offender, and immigration consequences. Our experienced sexual assault lawyer in Calgary argued that the client was not guilty due to mistaken belief in consent. Our zealous advocacy led to the client being found not guilty of the charge.
In R v B our client was charged with sexual assault when the complainant claimed she was too intoxicated to consent. Tonii Roulston defended the client and challenged the complainant’s honesty and credibility. The client was found not guilty and acquitted of the charge.
Roulston Urquhart Criminal Defence lawyers Calgary will do everything in its power to build you a strong defence and will formulate a strategy to start protecting you, your family, and your job.
