NORTH BATTLEFORD — A North Battleford man who was facing a charge of sexual assault pleaded not guilty to the charge, but instead pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of common assault at North Battleford provincial court today.
The accused appeared in court by phone on June 25.
Defence attorney Brian Pfefferle and Senior Crown prosecutor Sheryl Fillo both appeared by phone, with Judge Kevin Hill presiding in the case.
Fillo said the Crown consents to the accused entering the plea.
The case has been adjourned to Sept. 4 at 1:30 p.m. for sentencing.
Pfefferle said the adjournment is needed so the complainant can attend from out of province.
He added it's expected a joint submission will be proposed from the Defence and the Crown at that time.
Editor's note: Due to a publication ban, the accused cannot be named.
