The Need For A
Sexual Offence
Solicitor
ABV Solicitors
When some has an allegation made against them of committing an illegal act
that is sexual in nature, they may find themselves in a very dark place
within their life and feel that they are confused about who they can turn to
for help and advice. This is where a sexual offence solicitor may need to step
in.
Everybody knows that even the slightest hint of sexual impropriety can
prove extremely damaging to someone’s reputation, and there have been
many high-profile cases in recent years that demonstrate this.
It should be recognised that there are times when people are falsely
accused, and there is a risk of their good names being damaged for
absolutely no reason. Unfortunately, once these types of allegations are
made, it can prove quite difficult to reverse the damage that has been done.
For this reason, a sexual offence solicitor has to be allowed to get involved in
the case as this will allow the whole truth to be established.
A good sexual offence solicitor will first seek to ensure that their client’s legal
rights are met and that any police involvement is carried out in accordance
with the laws of the UK, making sure that any evidence or witness
statements are collected properly. The solicitor will also attend an interview
with their clients to advise them; this is a vital role of any sexual offence
solicitor as they need to be certain their client is being allowed to tell their
story and does not incriminate themselves beyond the scope of the
interview’s topic.
At the interview, the sexual offence solicitor will make certain that any
questions being asked of their client are relevant to the case under
investigation and do not steer the conversation on to other topics. The
sexual offence solicitor may also seek to advise their client about how to
answer any given question.
If charges are brought against their client, the sexual offence solicitor will
begin to prepare a defence for the case by going through all t