The courts have imposed a peace bond on a man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl two years ago in Maple Ridge.
Ryan Adam Noseworthy will be bound by conditions for the next 12 months that include having no contact with his 14-year-old victim and being monitoring by health care professionals.
He will also have to write a letter of apology to the victim.
Police allege Noseworthy, 36, assaulted the young girl in April 2010.
He was originally charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.
Noseworthy said he was intoxicated at time of the assault and not taking prescribed medication for an anxiety disorder.
After the charges were laid, Noseworthy entered a residential treatment program and is now being treated for his anxiety disorder.
He continues to attend Alcoholics Anonymous.
Judge Pedro De Couto accepted the assault was a “one time occurrence.”
“I don’t think you are a sexual offender or criminal,” De Couto told Noseworthy before placing him on a peace bond last week.
“If during the 12 months you are charged with anything, you will be breaching the court order. It is all up to you. This will be hanging over your head.”
Section 810 peace bonds are preventative court orders requiring an individual to agree to specific conditions to keep the peace.