Supreme Court
Decision Information
Summary: Accused pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual assault -- Complainant was an acquaintance of the Accused -- Accused was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the assault -- Criminal record, not including previous sexual assaults -- Accused had been in remand for almost a year before trial -- Joint submission was made for a one day sentence in jail, which would be served by the Accused's attendance in court
Decision: Sentence - One day in jail which was served by the Accused's attendence at trial. Peace bond, with attached conditions concerning communications between the Accused and Complainant for a period of one year
Subjects: Criminal law - Sexual offences - Sexual assault