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Navigating Serious Sexual Offence Charges: The Essential Role of a Solicitor
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18 Jul 2024

It doesn’t get much more severe than facing serious sexual offence charges. Yet many people are falsely accused all the time. This can be a highly distressing experience with a massive negative fallout. It can impact your social life, your family and even your job. And then there’s the case itself. Paperwork, meetings, police investigation. It doesn’t end. At ABV Solicitors, we stay by your side throughout the entire process as your best defence in a sensitive situation.

When to Call a Solicitor

The age-old question that everyone asks. And the answer is always the same. Call a reputable solicitor as soon as you get the chance. If you are having a hard time finding one, Google “Sexual offence solicitors near me” for your local services. But the best advice we can give is to call ABV Solicitors at your nearest convenience. You have the legal right to representation, and the police cannot stop you from requesting it. Act before the situation becomes more complex.

Help for Serious Sexual Offence Charges

When you are being detained or questioned over serious sexual offence charges, you need the best help available. One wrong move can change the outcome for the worst. So what can you do? The best thing you can do is cooperate but stay quiet. Make sense? You don’t need to answer everything the police ask, and you only need to call your solicitor. That’s what we’re here for. We will help build a defence from the second you call and protect your legal rights.

Common Sexual Offences

Reputable sexual assault solicitors will tell you that the situation is serious, but you don’t have to worry too much. Sexual offences are hard to prove if you are innocent. The most common are:

Sex allegations are hard to prove, yet some are also hard to defend. However, a sexual offence solicitor can still help if you are facing charges of possessing indecent images of children.

Source: CPS[1]

When facing one or a combination of serious sexual offence charges, you must act quickly. Early legal assistance is the key to completing a case with a desirable outcome. Reputable firms such as ABV Solicitors are skilled at building a defence right from the start. Our experience means we could even have your case dropped and charges mitigated before you even see a courtroom. But acting quickly is the key. So contact us as soon as you can.

What the Law Says About Sexual Offence Charges

The law is pretty clear on what constitutes a sex crime here’s what the UK law says, in a nutshell:

Sex crime law is vast and complex. It takes years of study and practice to understand it. That’s why you need an experienced team to help you through the most serious of accusations.

Source: Adley Gray Criminal Law[2]

At ABV Solicitors, we believe in protecting your legal rights. Serious sexual offence charges can be highly damaging and carry a lot of weight. Unfortunately, the legal system doesn’t always play fair, either. You have legal rights, but they can be infringed upon. A reliable law firm will always work to protect your legal rights and ensure your side of the story is heard. They will also work hard to provide evidence to prove your innocence or cast doubt upon the prosecution.

A Sensitive Situation

The fallout from such an allegation can be massive. Through naivety or ignorance, you may even find yourself charged with a sexual communication offence, causing issues such as:

An innocent person has a major reaction to being accused of something so severe. You may even harm your own defence. So before you act out, call your solicitor to act on your behalf.

Source: University of Oxford[3]

Commonly Asked Questions

Legal issues are complex by nature. You probably have some questions you need answering. Some of the most common when it comes to sexual offences in the UK are listed here.

Who decides if there is sufficient evidence to charge?

The police begin building a case following an allegation. From there, the CPS checks the evidence. They decide if there is a case to charge and give the police permission.

What not to say in a police statement?

You may be asked to provide a statement. This is not a legal requirement, and you don’t have to say anything. Call your solicitor before doing anything if you are even slightly apprehensive.

Should I take a solicitor to a police interview?

It isn’t advised to be interviewed by the police without a solicitor present. You have the legal right to have one before, during and after an interview, so take full advantage of this right.

The Team for Serious Sexual Offence Charges

Serious sexual offence charges can be a minefield to navigate. A wrong statement can end up with severe consequences. That’s why it is recommended you call ABV Solicitors. We will help build a defence straight away in order to defend your rights and protect your interests.

References

  1. CPS. Rape and Sexual Offences – Chapter 3: Case Building. https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/rape-and-sexual-offences-chapter-3-case-building
  2. Adley Gray Criminal Law. FIRST-TIME SEXUAL ASSAULT OFFENCE PUNISHMENTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES. https://adleygray.com/sexual-assault-first-offence-punishments-your-guide
  3. Oxford University. The Impact of Being Wrongly Accused of Abuse in Occupations of Trust. https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/migrated/summary_report-_the_impact_of_being_wrongly_accused_of_abuse_hoyle_et_al_2016_15_may.pdf

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