What happens if I am convicted of committing an indecent act?

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What happens if I am convicted of committing an indecent act?

If you are convicted of committing an indecent act in a public place, you may receive or may not
receive a prison sentence. This is because there is no mandatory minimum sentence for this
offence. If the crown proceeds by indictment, then you may be sentenced to a prison sentence of
two years or less. You could receive any number of sentences for this offence, such as a
conditional discharge, a fine and/or probation, and a prison sentence.

In addition to your sentence, you may be subject to court orders requiring you to provide your
DNA information to be kept in a federal database, and you may be required to comply with the
requirements of the Sex Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA), and with other court
orders, like an order to not have any weapons.

The length and conditions of your sentence will depend on the circumstances of the offence and
offender (you), including aggravating and mitigating factors. Aggravating factors are
circumstances that call for a higher sentence, such as a related criminal record. Mitigating factors
are circumstances that call for a lower sentence, such as an early guilty plea.