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Sexual assaultPossibly — unconfirmed
Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
s. 271 — sexual assault, victim 16+Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Indictable up to 10 years, no minimum; summary up to 2 years less a day
- Fine
- Fine under s. 787 ($0–$5,000) for summary
Summary figure affected by an indexed 2026 amendment.
s. 271 — sexual assault, victim under 16Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Indictable up to 14 years, minimum 1 year; summary up to 2 years less a day, minimum 6 months
- Fine
- Fine under s. 787 ($0–$5,000) for summary
s. 272 — sexual assault with a weapon / threats / causing bodily harmPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to 14 years
- Fine
- Fine under s. 787 ($0–$5,000) for summary
(a) restricted/prohibited firearm, or any firearm + criminal organisation: minimum 1st offence 5 years, 2nd+ 7 years. (a.1) other firearm: minimum 4 years. (a.2) victim under 16: up to life, minimum 5 years. (b) other: up to 14 years, no minimum.
s. 273 — aggravated sexual assaultPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Up to life
- Fine
- Fine under s. 787 ($0–$5,000) for summary
(a) restricted/prohibited firearm, or any firearm + criminal organisation: minimum 1st offence 5 years, 2nd+ 7 years. (a.1) other firearm: minimum 4 years. (a.2) victim under 16: up to life, minimum 5 years. (b) other: up to life, no minimum.
Source
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is
not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.