The accused was charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, and sexual invitation against a 13-year-old complainant who was a friend of his daughter.
The Crown's case relied on the complainant's testimony, while the defence presented evidence from the accused, his family, and a neighbour to suggest he had no opportunity to commit the offences.
The court applied the W(D) framework, found the complainant entirely credible, and rejected the defence evidence as contrived and unreliable.
The court concluded the accused had the opportunity to commit the offences and found him guilty on all counts.
