Our expert criminal lawyers for aggravated sexual assault of a child can help you:
- Obtain bail.
- Be found not guilty.
- Receive a lenient sentence, like no conviction and no prison.
You will be represented by a team of award-winning criminal lawyers, with 500+ five-star Google reviews, who offer fixed fees and free first consultations. You can read our reviews here.
Aggravated Sexual Assault (Child)
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a child is a serious crime. If you have been accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child, we recommend that you get the best lawyer for your case immediately. Our criminal lawyers are experts at defending aggravated sexual assault charges. We fight for your freedom, family, and friends. We restore your reputation from the unjust, untrue allegations against you. We stand by you during what we have found to be the hardest part of many of our clients’ lives.
We beat false allegations and aggravated aggravated sexual assault charges by attacking the evidence of the accuser and police witnesses. We call witnesses to talk about your good character and pick apart medical or DNA evidence pointing to its absence.
You can read about what to do if you are charged with a sex offence here.
An aggravated sexual assault of a child consists of any person who has sexual intercourse without the consent of the other person, in the aggravating circumstance of the complaint being under the age of 16 years old.
What is Intercourse Without Consent (rape)?
The term ‘rape’ is no longer used in law, although still common in the community. It is now called intercourse without consent. Intercourse without consent specifically deals with the sexual offence of forced penetration of the vagina, anus or mouth of a person by another person with any part of their body, any object, and that is done so without the victim’s consent.
Pleading not guilty
You will be found not guilty of the offence of aggravated sexual assault if the police cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt:
- You had sexual intercourse with a person.
- The sexual intercourse was without the consent of that person.
- You knew the other person did not consent to the sexual intercourse or was reckless to that fact.
- The accuser was under the age of 16 years old.
If the prosecution cannot prove any one of these elements, you must be found not guilty.
You can read more information about pleading not guilty here.
Common defences include:
- There was consent.
- The sexual intercourse did not happen.
- The complainant was over the age of 16.
- Identification.
Read more about what to do if wrongfully accused of sexual assault here.Â
Pleading guilty
If you agree that you have committed the offence and the police are able to prove so, it is best to plead guilty. You will normally receive a discount on your sentence, and it will demonstrate remorse and contrition. Our experienced solicitors can negotiate with prosecutors to have you plead guilty to less serious facts, or even to a less serious charge.
You can read more about pleading guilty here.
The offence of aggravated sexual assault (child) carries a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment. However, this penalty is typically reserved for the worst offenders. Aggravated sexual assault of a child is an extremely serious offence and has a standard non-parole period.
If you are charged with Sexual Assault, you should contact our office immediately.
Do I need references?
We believe references are an extremely important part of a plea of guilty in court. Read about court processes and how to write a good character reference.
Contact Australian Criminal Law Group
Our criminal lawyers, with 500+ five-star Google reviews, can beat your aggravated sexual assault (child) charge or obtain a lenient sentence for you if you plead guilty. Call us on (02) 8815 8167 for your free first conference or submit a website enquiry.