Sexual Offence Solicitors

Accused of a sexual offence?

Even false accusations of a sexual offence can damage reputations, dent career prospects, and put a strain on relationships.

In cases where legal representation is inadequate – or sought too late – the damage can be irreversible.

We ensure we’re respectful of the stress you’re under. We’ll help you navigate tricky legal processes. And we work with you to agree on how to approach your defence.

We can take a proactive approach by helping you build a case before the charge occurs.

And because we’re a full-service law firm, we can also source help and assistance from other professionals – like counselling and mental health support.

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Experience counts

With so much at stake, we leave nothing to chance – and nothing to inexperienced hands. That’s why only our highly experienced, senior sexual offence lawyers will work on your case. So you can be assured your chances of winning aren’t resting on unqualified shoulders. Our team have plenty of experience with cases involving:

Assault by penetration
Attempted rape
Child sexual offences
Child grooming
Historic abuse cases
Indecent images
Indecent exposure
Rape
Sexual harassment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a time limit for the police to investigate a sexual allegation?

There is no time bar on the charges of this nature being brought against you.

Is there a penalty for a sexual offence?

In 2014 the Sentencing Council introduced guidelines for all sexual offences and sentences broadly speaking have been increased to impose tougher punishments. Offences range in seriousness, with some being dealt with in the Magistrates and others being too serious and thereby being tried in the Crown Court. The more serious offences such as rape and assault by penetration can attract a maximum of life imprisonment.

Those convicted may also be required to sign the Sex Offenders Register and may also be subject to a Sexual Offenders Prevention Order.

What classifies as a sexual offence?

Under the umbrella of sexual abuse, there are five categories of sexual offences:

Rape and Sexual Assault – penetration without consent, and coercion or physically forcing someone to engage, or touching someone sexually against their will
Child Sexual Abuse – applies to anybody under 18 and includes grooming, physical contact and non-physical, inappropriate activity.
Prostitution – the CPS focuses predominantly on charging those causing or controlling prostitution for gain or exploitation through trafficking.
Pornography – including ‘revenge porn’ disclosed without consent, indecent images of children, and extreme pornography which is obscene and extreme including violence, mutilation or that including animals.
Indecent Images – sexual images of a child under 18, including pictures of nude or partially note children involved in any kind of sexual activity.