Counsel: Tonii Roulston
Offence: Sexual Assault (s.271 CC)
Result: Acquittal
Our client and the complainant were drinking at an employee party. After the party, the complainant accused our client of sexually assaulting her. Tonii Roulston brought a s.276 application and a Mills application to allow text messages between the parties to go into evidence. During trial, Tonii was able to prove that the complainant had consented through text messages and established a motive to fabricate. The client was found not guilty and avoided a criminal record.
