Being accused of a sexual offence is one of the most soul-destroying things that can happen to an innocent person. Early legal intervention can be your lifeline to a desirable outcome in a case. ABV Solicitors are here to provide support, guide you through the police system and hopefully have any charges mitigated. In this post, we offer legal support so that you might understand the vast potential benefits of securing legal advice and help as soon as possible.
Being accused of a crime, especially one as egregious as sexual assault or rape, will cause a lot of pressure. From interacting with the police to explaining what is happening to your family, it can be nothing short of a living nightmare. Early legal advice will help relieve some of the stress and can save money. However, the main reason to seek advice early is that it can help prevent the case from escalating further and, in some cases, even prevent you from going to court[1].
Only a solicitor can help with serious accusations. This is why early legal intervention is necessary for every case, especially ones detailing a sexual offence. A reputable solicitor should be your first contact after being informed of a case against you or after being arrested. The best advice is to speak to your legal representative as soon as possible. Don’t wait until the damage against you has been done. Contact a legal firm like ABV Solicitors immediately.
There is a wealth of data that prosecutors can use against you. Early investigative advice might be to inform your solicitor of anything that they can check. This includes the following:
Any of these can be obtained by prosecutors. It is best to tell your solicitor about anything that they need to know concerning these types of records, as they may also be able to defend you.
Source: CPS[2]
There is a need for early legal intervention in pretty much any case. But more so for cases of sexual offences. There is a real challenge in sex crime cases because they are harder to prosecute. This is mainly due to the fact that most of the cases occur between two parties with no witnesses in a private setting[3]. There is also typically little to no corroborating evidence, adding to the challenge. This is beneficial to you and a burden for the prosecution services.
There typically needs to be corroboration in sexual offences to prosecute successfully. In many alleged sex crimes, there is little evidence. Some of the most common to be accused of are:
These are grave crimes to be accused of. They are hard to prove, which is an advantage if you are innocent. However, some, such as possession of images, are challenging to defend.
Source: CPS[2]
Being accused of an offence, especially when you are innocent, is a severe situation. Early legal intervention can help soften the blow. But you can feel like you are going insane trying to understand why someone would do that to you. We may never really know why, but some reasons include looking for attention for sympathy[4]. Any good solicitor like ABV Solicitors can spot the signs of a false accusation, such as changing stories and ulterior motives.
Lucky for us in the UK, we live in a country with a comprehensive sexual assault investigation process. The burden is on the prosecution to prove guilt, and the following can prevent that:
Evidence that causes doubt will work in your favour. We can have the case dropped and charges mitigated if there is enough evidence to weaken the case, even before going to court.
Source: CPS[2]
Legal cases, especially cases with sex offences can be complex. You will naturally have some questions. Some of the most commonly asked legal questions are listed here.
Sexual offences are hard to prosecute because there is often word against word. There may also be very little corroborating evidence, and typically, there are no witnesses against you.
The UK has a specific process for investigating sexual assault. This includes physical evidence such as clothing, forensic testing for biological material, statements and digital evidence.
Being accused of something is a hard cross to bear and your legal team will support you. It also helps to speak to friends and family for further support and guidance during legal proceedings.
Early legal assistance is crucial when accused of a sexual offence. Call a reputable legal team straight away, as the first moments can be critical. Contact ABV Solicitors and let us defend your rights and protect your interests. What are you waiting for? We’re waiting for your call.
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