Rape & Sexual Assault Allegations | Sexual Offences Defence Solicitors
KANGS Solicitors has been instructed to defend a client charged with serious allegations of Rape and Sexual Assault against the complainant who was a minor at the time of the alleged offences.
Our client denies the allegations and our criminal defence solicitors are meticulously preparing our client’s defence for trial.
Mohammed Ahmed of KANGS outlines the relevant law.
KANGS has a proven track record of successfully representing clients accused of alleged sexual criminal offences of every nature.
The firm has been involved in the defence of high-profile cases of historic sexual abuse, including the Metropolitan Police investigation ‘Operation Yewtree’, and we are recognised as one of the leading criminal defence firms in the country, being highly ranked by the leading directories, Chambers UK and the Legal 500.
The Relevant Law | Rape and Sexual Offences Defence Solicitors
The Sexual Offences Act 2003 provides:
1. Rape
(1) A person (A) commits an offence if—
(a) he intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person (B) with his penis,
(b) B does not consent to the penetration, and
(c) A does not reasonably believe that B consents.
(2) Whether a belief is reasonable is to be determined having regard to all the circumstances, including any steps A has taken to ascertain whether B consents.
7. Sexual assault of a child under 13
(1) A person commits an offence if—
(a) he intentionally touches another person,
(b) the touching is sexual, and
(c) the other person is under 13.’
Penalties
A person found guilty of an offence of Rape is liable on conviction before a Crown Court to imprisonment for life.
A person found guilty of Sexual Assault of a child under 13 years is liable:
- (a) on summary conviction before a Magistrates’ Court, to a fine, imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or both;
- (b) on conviction on indictment before a Crown Court, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years.
Who Can I Contact for Advice & Help?
We appreciate the strain and anxiety on individuals and their families when allegations of a sexual nature are made and we have the most experienced solicitors to assist in the face of such difficulties and pressures.
If you are facing an investigation in respect of any allegation of a sexual offence of any nature, it is essential that you seek expert legal advice. The team at KANGS has many years’ experience defending clients facing sexual offences allegations of rape, sexual assault and possession of indecent images amongst others.
If we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our team through any of the following:
Tel: 0333 370 4333
Email: info@kangssolicitors.co.uk
We provide initial no obligation discussion at our three offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Alternatively, discussions can be held through video conferencing or telephone.
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