Sexual Offences
Being accused of a sex offence can have life changing effects right from the start, whether or not it results in a conviction. We recognise that it can be a traumatic experience , and that clients facing such accusations need particular support, because of the far reaching consequences that can follow. It can destroy a career, cause the loss of family relationships and reputation and can ultimately lead to the loss of liberty.
Representing clients facing such accusations is a particular specialism of this firm. We recognise that such cases are often highly sensitive and complex, and that those accused need extra support and of course the utmost discretion as well as the highest standard of representation.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in defending such allegations including historical sexual abuse, rape, child sex offences, indecent images and allegations brought against those in a position of trust.
Please contact us in absolute confidence for professional, non judgemental advice.
Some of Our Notable Cases
- We successfully defended a farm worker accused of historic sex offences dating to the mid 90s. He was acquitted at trial.
- We represented a vulnerable young man accused of arranging a child sex offence after messaging an undercover police officer on a dating website, and successfully avoided a prison sentence with the help of a detailed assessment by a forensic psychologist where the guideline starting point.would be 5 years.
- We represented a deaf man with learning difficulties accused of serious sexual offences, employing an intermediary and an interpreter to ensure that he could participate properly.
- We represented a young man accused of raping his partner, where we obtained documents under a court order which suggested that the allegation was false, and as a result the case was dropped and our client released.
- We instructed Queens Counsel to defend a man standing trial for two rapes, the second on bail for the first.
- We represented a professional man accused of historic sexual assault against a work experience student. He was acquitted at trial.
- Secured the acquittal at trial in the youth court of a lad accused of sexually assaulting a girl of similar age at a gathering of friends.
- Represented a man accused of sexually assaulting two grandchildren, who was acquitted at trial.