SELECTED CASE LAW

BRITISH COLUMBIA:

2010 BCCA 602

In 2010 BCCA 602, Mr. M’s conviction of sexual assault was confirmed on appeal.

Mr. M would watch movies and cuddle with his daughter who was between 9 and 10 years old at the time of the assaults. He touched her vagina on three separate occasions while watching movies with her, which the girl later reported to her mother who reported it to the police. He was found guilty at trial.

He was declared a dangerous offender and sentenced to an indeterminate jail sentence.

Also see: 2007 BCSC 2040 (Trial).

 

Criminal Offence(s): Sexual Assault