Intent

Question 1

What are 3 examples of circumstantial evidence which can be used to infer the offender’s intent?

Answer 1

• Offenders actions and words, before, during and after the event
• The surrounding circumstances
• The nature of the act itself

Question 2

In regard to attempted sexual violation, the crown must prove at the time of the defendant’s conduct they what?

Answer 2

• Intended to have sexual connection with the complainant
• The complainant did not consent to the intended sexual connection
• The Defendant did not believe on reasonable grounds that the complainant was consenting.