The fundamental charge of sexual assault is for non-consensual touching of a sexual nature. The key things to bear in mind are the term 'consent' and whether the 'sexual integrity' of the complainant is violated. This is an extremely complex area where mistakes can happen. There can be a genuine misunderstanding about consent. While many people may rush to judgment, the truth is often considerably more complex. For both the victim of an alleged assault and for the accused, emotions run high and claims are difficult to prove and often difficult to defend against. The situation is made even more complex when the allegations from the alleged victim concern an event that took place many years ago. Piecing together historical or recent events requires a sophisticated and experienced lawyer. We will help you go through the events, closely examine the evidence, and start to build your defence.