Why is a sexual offence solicitor essential in dealing with a sexual offence charge

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 Why is a sexual 
offence solicitor 
essential in dealing 
with a sexual 
offence charge? 
 
 
 
ABV Solicitors 
 
 
 
 
A sexual offence allegation can be one of the most disturbing situations that 
you find yourself in. Whether you are guilty or you have been falsely accused, 
it can have significant negative implications for the rest of your life; therefore, 
it needs to be dealt with professionally by a specialist sexual offence solicitor 
to achieve the best possible outcome. If you are innocent, the thought of being 
registered as a sex offender can be unimaginable. A specialist sexual offence 
solicitor will be able to build a strong defence to prove your innocence and 
prevent a conviction. Even if you are cautioned against a sexual offence, this 
may also result in you being placed on the sex offenders list; therefore, you 
need to speak to a sexual offence solicitor immediately. 
 
 
The role of a sexual offence solicitor 
If you are placed under arrest or called in for questioning by the police, you 
will need to ask for a specialist solicitor to be present. You can remain silent 
until a sexual offence solicitor is with you, and they will be able to buy you 
time to collect your thoughts and calm yourself. It is important that you do 
not speak to anyone or attempt to contact anyone before you speak to your 
solicitor, as it may implicate you in the case and even those whom you try to 
contact. You can share all the details with your sexual offence solicitor in 
confidence, and they will provide impartial advice regardless of whether you 
are guilty of the offence or falsely accused. They will speak to the police on 
your behalf and find out what accusations have been made against you and 
advise how you should proceed with the interview and conduct yourself 
throughout the rest of the investigation so that you do not implicate yourself 
in any way. 
 
 
 
 
A specialist sexual offence solicitor will then collect as much evidence and as 
many witnesses as possible to support your defence. If the Crown Prosecution 
Service (CPS) decides that there is enough evidence to take your case to 
court, your sexual offence solicitor will provide the highest level of 
representation by consulting forensic experts, leading barristers and the King's 
counsel as necessary. If you are found guilty of rape, this can result in 
imprisonment, whilst other forms of sexual assault will be dealt with according 
to their severity. 
 
You need to instruct a highly experienced and knowledgeable sexual offence 
solicitor for your defence. Most people accused of sexual offences would have 
no prior experience with the police or the justice system before finding 
themself in this situation, and this can prove to be incredibly stressful, 
affecting health and well-being. Your sexual offence solicitor will also provide 
emotional support for you and your loved ones during this difficult time, and 
they will defend your interests and make the whole situation more 
manageable. Your sexual offence solicitor will aim to stop the case in its tracks 
or at least achieve the not-guilty verdict, which you desperately need. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sources:  
https://offenders.org.uk/ 
 
https://www.cps.gov.uk/crime-info/sexual-offences 
 
https://www.abvsolicitors.co.uk/services/sexual-
offences/