Child Exploitation and Internet Luring Defence
Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material and Internet Luring
At Shikhman Barristers, allegations involving child sexual abuse and exploitation material or internet luring are approached through careful legal analysis, technical review and a high degree of discretion.
The presence of digital material or online communication does not, by itself, resolve questions of knowledge, identity, access, possession or the legality of the investigation.
Digital Evidence and Device Access
Computers, phones, cloud accounts, messaging platforms and shared networks can produce large volumes of technical information. The evidence must distinguish among access, possession, ownership and the inferences the Crown asks the court to draw.
Online Identity and Communications
Internet luring investigations may involve covert police activity, disputed account ownership or communications taken from several platforms. Authenticity, context, identity and the purpose alleged by the Crown must be examined.
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Legal issues do not always happen during business hours. Shikhman Barristers is available 24/7 to take your call, answer your initial questions, and discuss your next steps.
Search Warrants and Privacy Rights
Searches of digital devices and online accounts engage significant privacy interests. The defence may examine the authorization relied upon, the scope and execution of the search and the handling of seized information.
Confidential Representation
These allegations can have immediate effects on family, employment and reputation. Information provided to the firm is handled with discretion and in accordance with the professional obligations governing the lawyer-client relationship.
Does a Shared Device Establish Who Accessed Material?
No. Ownership or shared access does not, without more, establish the identity, knowledge or control the Crown is required to prove.
Can Online Communications Be Examined in Context?
Yes. The complete communication record, the identity of the account user and the legal purpose alleged may all be relevant.
When to Contact a Lawyer
Contact a criminal defence lawyer as soon as an arrest occurs or a surrender is being considered. Early advice allows time to identify possible sureties, gather relevant information and prepare the proposed release plan.
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If you are under investigation, have been arrested or are facing a criminal charge, bail hearing, trial or appeal, contact Shikhman Barristers to discuss your circumstances and understand the next step. If you have been detained or arrested, exercise your right to remain silent and ask to speak with a lawyer before answering questions about the allegation.
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