Sexual Offences

An allegation of a sexual offence threatens your liberty, your family and your reputation. ASL defends with absolute discretion and uncompromising rigour.

A confidential, uncompromising defence

Allegations of sexual offences are among the most distressing a person can face. The consequences of a conviction imprisonment, the sex offenders’ register, and lasting damage to your reputation make early, expert defence essential.

We handle every case with complete confidentiality and without judgement. Whether the allegation is recent or historic, our role is to ensure the case against you is properly tested and that your account is heard.
“An accusation is not a conviction. The prosecution must prove its case and we make sure it is held to that standard.”

Offences we regularly defend

Rape and assault by penetration
Sexual assault and indecent assault
Historic and non-recent allegations
Indecent images and online offences

How ASL defends your case

We examine the complainant’s account, the timeline, digital and forensic evidence, and the issue of consent with painstaking care. Where the evidence does not support the charge, we say so forcefully.

Confidential, non-judgemental advice from day one
Forensic analysis of digital and medical evidence
Sensitive, authoritative advocacy at trial

Discretion is paramount. Your case is handled sensitively and confidentially at every stage.

If you or someone you care about has been arrested or invited for a voluntary interview, do not answer questions until you have spoken to us. The earliest advice is the most valuable advice.

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Sexual offences we cover

We defend allegations across the Sexual Offences Act 2003, including recent and historic (non-recent) matters, with complete discretion and confidentiality.

Rape
s.1 SOA 2003
Assault by penetration
s.2 SOA 2003
Sexual assault
s.3 SOA 2003
Causing sexual activity without consent
s.4 SOA 2003
Rape or assault of a child under 13
s.5–8 SOA 2003
Sexual activity with a child
s.9 SOA 2003
Sexual communication with a child
s.15A SOA 2003
Meeting a child following grooming
s.15 SOA 2003
Indecent images of children
s.1 PCA 1978
Voyeurism
s.67 SOA 2003
Exposure
s.66 SOA 2003
Upskirting
s.67A SOA 2003
Abuse of position of trust
s.16–19 SOA 2003
Historic / non-recent allegations
Various legislation including Sexual Offences Act 1956, Indecency with Children Act 1960 and SOA 2003"
Breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO)
s.103A–103K Sexual Offences Act 2003(as inserted by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014) or simply s.103A SOA 2003
This list is not exhaustive and is provided for general guidance only. If the charge you are facing is not shown here, we almost certainly defend it  get in touch and we will tell you straight away.

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