Sexual Offences.

When facing a sexual offence charge, it’s best to have a solicitor by your side.

An introduction to our sexual offence legal services

Sexual offences are among the most heavily-penalised crimes and can often arise from completely false, or unclear circumstances.

These cases can result in prison sentences and with your name on the sex offenders register, impacting your lifestyle and employment choices. Whether you’re facing accusations or charges, our experienced criminal defence team are here to help.

  • Unlimited time to discuss your case with an experienced criminal solicitor
  • An outline of your legal position in your criminal matter
  • A clear fee-quote and time frame to resolve your case
Rojin Tasman
Associate

FAQs

Commonly asked questions on Sexual Offences.

1. What is a sexual offence?

Sexual offence is an umbrella term that involves sexual intercourse or any other sexual act. The examples of offences that come under this category include:

  • Rape.
  • Indecent images.
  • Sexual assault.

Being convicted of a sexual offence will most likely result in you being put onto the sex offenders register.

2. What are the punishments for sexual offences?

There are various punishments for sexual offences, which depend on the severity of the crime. The most common types of penalties often include:

Nature of activitySeverity of the chargeSentence (starting point)
RapeCategory (1)  Category (2) Category (3)(1) Custodial sentence (starting point 15 years) (2) Custodial sentence (starting point 10 years) (3) Custodial sentence (starting point 7 years)
Sexual AssaultCategory (1)  Category (2) Category (3)  (1) Custodial sentence (starting point 4 years) (2) Custodial sentence (starting point 2 years) (3) Custodial sentence (starting point 26 weeks)
Indecent ImagesCategory (1)  Category (2) Category (3)(1) Custodial sentence (starting point 1 years) (2) Custodial sentence (starting point 26 weeks) (3) High level community order

3. What will the court consider when sentencing?

The information that the courts are given with regards to sentencing is only loose guidelines. Every case will be looked at on an individual basis. 

Typically, the following factors are used by the court when determining punishments: 

  • Your previous conviction(s)
  • Your level of remorse
  • Whether you have any severe medical conditions that require long term, urgent or intensive treatment
  • Whether you have a learning disability or a mental disorder
  • The age of the person involved and whether they are a vulnerable person

To contact our sexual offence solicitors, please call us on 020 3007 5500.

4. Why should you use a solicitor for sexual offences?

Sexual offence cases can become very technical. Even when you are innocent, it is always advised to seek legal advice as these types of offences can result in you receiving long custodial sentences.

Please note, it is essential to act quickly when facing a sexual offence charge. A solicitor can help prevent you from incriminating early on by assisting you with police interview questions and by finding discrepancies within the quality of the evidence submitted. 

By instructing a criminal solicitor who specialises in sexual offence defence, it will ensure you have:

  • Police station representation
  • The best possible defence for your case.
  • A professional with experience in dealing with criminal defence cases.
  • An understanding of your standpoint and available options.
  • The knowledge to reduce potentially damaging impacts on your future.

To contact our sexual offence solicitors, please call us on 020 3007 5500.

5. Do you offer legal aid for sexual offence matters?

We cannot offer legal aid in any capacity as we lack the necessary legal aid certificate. We also don’t provide pro bono work at present.

Meet our expert Sexual Offence Law team.

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  • Unlimited time to discuss your matter with a solicitor.
  • An outline of your legal position and available options.
  • A clear time and fee estimate for your case.

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