Aggravated sexual assault carries extremely serious penalties. It ranges between minimum imprisonment of 5 years in prison for the first offence, where the offence was committed while using a restricted or prohibited firearm, and for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal organization. If a firearm is used during the commission of the offence, a person is liable to a minimum punishment of 4 years of imprisonment and a maximum of imprisonment for life. If the complainant was under 16 years of age at the time of the offence, the minimum prison sentence is 5 years. In any other case, the maximum sentence is imprisonment for life. Aggravated sexual assault is a very serious criminal charge. The corresponding punishment carries serious, for life-altering consequences. Many factors come into play at sentencing such as the circumstances surrounding the offence, the circumstances of the victim, and the criminal history of the accused. It is also important to note that if you are convicted of the aggravated sexual assault, you will be subject to a mandatory Sexual Offender Information Registry Act order (“SOIRA”). This means that information such as your name, date of birth, your current photo, your address as well as the sexual offence committed will be added to the National Sex Offender Registry database accessible to Canadian police services. At Gavran Criminal Defence, our philosophy is that dedication, attention to detail, well prepared strategy and effective advocacy is what secures the best results. If you are charged with aggravated sexual assault, call Gavran Criminal Defence immediately at (647) 624-6324 to schedule your initial consultation.