Sexual Offences
OUR EXPERTISE
Kangs has a proven track record spanning more than twenty years of successfully representing clients accused of sexual offences. We have acted in many high-profile investigations such as the wide ranging Metropolitan Police investigation ‘Operation Yewtree’. We are recognised as one of the leading criminal defence firms in the country and are top-ranked in Band 1 and Tier 1 for our work in this area by both the leading legal directories, Chambers UK and the Legal 500.
OUR APPROACH
We understand that:
- Allegations of a sexual nature have a serious impact on an individual and those close to them – they often adversely affect relationships with spouses, partners, children and colleagues
- There is the potential for reputational damage and an adverse impact on employment prospects or business opportunities for the accused
- The strain of a sexual offence allegation can cause significant mental health issues for the accused
- Considerable care and attention is required when dealing with issues of such sensitivity
We have considerable experience in managing such issues on behalf of clients and guiding them to successful outcomes.
We have actively managed cases involving many similar issues in recent times for a wide variety of clients including:
- Politicians and public figures
- Professionally qualified clients
- Television personalities
- International sports stars including Premier League football players
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How can Kangs help?
Our team of specialist solicitors provide the following services:
- A preliminary consultation to provide an initial assessment of your case
- Representation at a voluntary interview under caution
- Representation at an interview under caution following arrest
- Preparation of pre-charge representations to the CPS or Police
- Representation in Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court proceedings
- Advice on the choice of barrister or Kings Counsel (KC) as cross-examination of the complainant and other prosecution witnesses in court proceedings is often a key element in such cases. We have a strong working relationship with the finest criminal barristers and KCs in the country.
What matters can we assist with?
We advise and represent clients in relation to a wide range of sexual allegations ranging from rape, child sex offences, indecent images to revenge porn.
The main legislation governing the majority of sexual offences is the Sexual Offences Act 2003 which applies to all alleged offences committed on or after 1st May 2004.
Our award-winning team has many years’ experience advising in relation to various offences including:
- Rape
- Assault by penetration
- Sexual assault
- Causing a person to engage in Sexual Activity without Consent
- Offences against children under the age of 13
- Offences against children under the age of 16
- Abuse of Trust allegations
- Familial child sex offences
- Offences committed on those with mental disorders
- Indecent images
- Prostitution and trafficking
- Exposure / voyeurism / intercourse with an animal, a corpse or in a public lavatory
- Sexual offences against an animal or a corpse
- Sexual Offences committed outside of the UK
- Historic Sexual offences and the 1956 Act
- Revenge Porn
- Engaging in sexual communication with a child
We also have considerable experience advising on issues such as:
- Consent
- Cross-examination of previous sexual behavior
- Sentencing guidelines
- Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPO)
- Sex Offenders Register
What is the Kangs track record?
Many of our cases remain confidential but we are proud of our record of success and a small sample of cases conducted by our team is below:
- Acquittal of sexual assault allegations at Stafford Crown Court
- ‘Not Guilty’ of historical Sexual Assaults at Manchester Crown Court
- Unanimous ‘Not Guilty’ Verdicts at Worcester Crown Court
- Jury Acquit Client In Fifty Minutes at Warwick Crown Court
- ‘Not Guilty’ Verdicts In Sex Offences Case
- Rape Trial – ‘Not Guilty’ Verdict at Snaresbrook Crown Court
- Successful Historical Sex Charge Defence
- Client Cleared of Rape at Wood Green Crown Court
- ‘Not Guilty’ Verdicts In Rape Trial
- ‘Not Guilty’ Verdicts After 12-Day Trial
- Client Cleared of Historic Rape Allegations
- Client Avoids Custodial Sentence
- Acquittal of Alleged Historic Sexual offences
Contact Kangs
The expert lawyers at Kangs are available to assist you. We can arrange initial consultations in person, by video call or telephone.
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