Sexual offence crimes and a sexual offence solicitor: what you need to know

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Sexual offence crimes and a sexual offence 
solicitor: what you need to know 
 
 
ABV Solicitors 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If you have been taken in for questioning at a police station in connection with a sexual offence, or you 
have been charged on suspicion of committing a sexual offence, then it is clearly a serious situation for 
you. Under these circumstances, it is highly advisable that you seek the support of a sexual offence 
solicitor from the earliest possible stage to ensure that you achieve the best possible outcome for your 
specific case. A sexual offence solicitor should be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you 
when being questioned at the police station. This is because the police can take you in for this at any time 
of the day or night. It can be a highly distressing time, especially when any public knowledge of what you 
have been questioned about can lead to a loss of reputation, employment and at worst, your freedom. 
This is why having a sexual offence solicitor is essential.  
 
How can a solicitor help me at the police station? 
 
When you are being questioned by the police, a sexual offence solicitor will be able to support you at this 
time. They will advise on what you need to answer and they will challenge any questions that are 
inappropriate for you. They will also ensure that all due processes have been followed. If they have not, 
they may be able to have you released and prevent any charges being brought against you. Having a 
sexual offence solicitor to think clearly for you, when you are overwhelmed by what may be a surprising 
turn of events for you could be exactly what you need to get you through. They will also be able to explain 
to you what is happening and, if you are charged, they can explain what this means and what they can 
then do about it to put your mind at rest. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What type of crimes can they help me with? 
 
A sexual offence solicitor can help with any offences that come under this area of law such as rape, 
sexual exploitation, sexual grooming, sexual assault, historical sexual allegations, indecent images, 
and child abuse. So whatever you need support with, a solicitor who specialises in this area of law is 
certainly the person to go to for help.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
What can a solicitor do if I have been charged with a sexual offence? 
 
If the police have charged you then they believe they have sufficient evidence against you to 
prosecute you. Your defence case needs to be robust and create reasonable doubt about the 
claims the CPS are making. Your solicitor should take steps to secure expert witnesses, witnesses 
and other evidence such as CCTV footage to support your version of events, if you are pleading 
not guilty. They will represent you at the magistrates’ court, where your plea will be given and 
your personal details will be confirmed and you will acknowledge you understand the charges 
brought against you. For serious crimes such as sexual offences, your case will then be referred 
to the Crown Court and here, your sexual offence solicitor will work with your barrister to provide 
them with the information they need at any stage during your trial there. Basically, your solicitor 
will be with you every step of the way to help you, support you and guide you through the 
process, ensuring that you understand everything you need to know. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOURCES: 
https://www.abvsolicitors.co.uk/services/sexual-offences/ 
 
https://www.cps.gov.uk/about-cps/criminal-justice-system 
 
https://www.gov.uk/arrested-your-rights