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If you are accused of a false sexual allegation, it can feel like your world is being turned upside down and can be extremely traumatic. It often feels like there is nothing you can do.

False Accusations:

Being falsely accused of a sexual offence can lead to losing your home, suspension from work, or restricted contact with your children. It is vital to get expert legal advice immediately from a solicitor specialising in defending false sexual allegations.

If contacted by police about false sexual allegations, do not discuss the allegations with them. Take the officer’s name and contact number, and seek advice from an expert solicitor. Do not contact the person who has made such accusations.

You have the legal right to consult a solicitor before giving any account to the police. Remember, anything you say to third parties can be used as evidence against you.

At Wilkstone Law, we provide expert legal advice to help you regain control and ensure your side of the story is heard. We can liaise with the police to arrange voluntary attendance, often avoiding arrest at your home or workplace.

If you are falsely accused of a serious offence, proving your innocence can be challenging. The police investigation may overlook your side except during your interview under caution. Wilkstone Law specialises in defending false sexual allegations to support you throughout this process.

Key points:

• Immediate expert legal advice is crucial.
• Do not speak to police or the accuser without a solicitor.
• Preserve your legal rights by consulting a specialist before any police interview.
• Wilkstone Law offers proactive defence and liaises directly with police.
• Voluntary police attendance can be arranged to avoid arrest.
• Expert legal support increases chances of defending false allegations effectively.

Criminal Defence Team

We start building your defence immediately upon arrest, whether for a sexual offence or any serious criminal allegation. Our proactive approach ensures legal advice tailored to your case to maximise the defence against false allegations of rape and sexual assault.

At Wilkstone Law, we do not wait for lengthy police investigations. We liaise directly with the police officer in charge, whether you are on Police Bail or Released under Investigation (RUI), to provide any information that may strengthen your defence.

In previous cases, we have submitted information and written representations to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) during Police Bail, resulting in false allegations being dropped before charges. This ‘Pre-Charge Engagement’ with the police is a powerful legal tactic when you are falsely accused of rape, sexual assault, or other sexual offences. Do not underestimate its impact.

GATHER ALL INFORMATION AND EVIDENCE THAT YOU HAVE THAT MAY SUPPORT YOUR DEFENCE

You should preserve and gather all the evidence in your case. Do not destroy or delete any messages or potential evidence – destroying any potential evidence could have very severe consequences in your case and for you. Take expert legal advice about any piece of evidence that you have that may support your defence.

You may have information that you feel is not relevant or important to the allegation made against you. Our team of experts in pre-charge engagement can review all the information you can provide and identify what could potentially assist in your defence.

TAKE CONTROL BY TAKING EXPERT LEGAL ADVICE AND STAY INFORMED BY THE FALSE ALLEGATIONS DEFENCE SOLICITOR

It is crucial that you are not afraid to ask questions of your legal team. It is your case and your reputation and liberty potentially at stake. We offer a personal, proactive service at Wilkstone Law if you have been falsely accused of any sexual offence.

If you have questions or concerns if you are falsely accused, we are here to listen and offer expert legal advice from the first call to solicitors who are experts in defending you where you have been falsely accused of any sexual offence.

‘I have been arrested and falsely accused of a sexual offence. The Duty Solicitor represented me during the police interview. I have not had any contact from my Solicitor since I was arrested and released on bail. Can I take advice from a different solicitor that specialises in defending false sexual allegations?’

Yes, you can take advice from a different solicitor. It is crucial to consider whether pre-charge engagement with the police is necessary when false allegations are made. At Wilkstone Law, we provide immediate expert legal advice to defend false allegations while you are on police bail.

We offer fixed fee consultations and second opinions on false sexual allegations. In some cases, proactive engagement with the police is needed to properly defend against false allegations. This may include requesting a further voluntary interview to clarify aspects of your defence not covered in the first interview.

Police station duty solicitors are often very busy and may not contact you after your interview. Our expert false allegations defence solicitors at Wilkstone Law are available immediately to advise on proactive defence steps if you have been falsely accused of a sexual offence.

‘During the first police interview I did not have a solicitor and was not represented. I have been released on bail. What should I do next?’

Wilkstone Law understands that being falsely accused of rape, sexual assault, or any serious sexual offence is a traumatic and challenging time. The impact on your family and employment can be severe. Immediate expert advice from solicitors specialising in defending false allegations is essential to maximise your chances of a successful defence.

We are experts in defending clients falsely accused of serious sexual offences, including historic allegations. Contact us immediately to arrange a fixed fee consultation to review your case and provide expert advice.

Our services include:

• Contacting the investigating police officer to obtain undisclosed information or evidence.
• Advising on the best next steps to protect your legal rights.
• Handling police communications and attending further interviews on your behalf.
• Assessing the strength of the police evidence against you.
• Considering whether pre-charge engagement with the police is appropriate.

Being proactive during the police investigation can be crucial in having the case dropped before charges are filed, potentially preventing a serious criminal conviction.

‘What can be done about my bail conditions once I am released from the Police Station?’

Your legal representatives can make representations about the necessity of your bail conditions at any time. At Wilkstone Law, we can draft formal representations on how your bail conditions are affecting your day-to-day life or stopping you from gaining employment and submit this to the Officer in Charge (OIC) and the Sergeant in charge of your bail. If those representations are ignored, we can attend your bail appointment to make those representations in person.

‘What if Police have seized my phone but I have material on there which could further my defence?’

In many police investigations involving false sexual allegations, crucial evidence is often found on mobile phones or electronic devices, such as text messages, WhatsApp, and Snapchat conversations. It is vital that these messages and electronic data are brought to the police’s attention as part of the investigation. This evidence can help defend false sexual allegations and may lead the police and Crown Prosecution Service to reconsider continuing the investigation.

Wilkstone Law offers expert legal advice on how to use electronic evidence during pre-charge engagement with the police or in written representations against charges.

Key points to remember:

• Evidence on mobile phones can be critical to your defence.
• Police must investigate any reasonable line of enquiry supporting your defence under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
• A specialised solicitor can make formal representations to ensure this evidence is properly examined.
• If the police ignore these representations, it can be raised in court as part of your defence.

Be aware that not all evidence you mention in an interview will necessarily be investigated thoroughly by the police. If you have messages that undermine false allegations, seek advice from a solicitor specialising in defending false criminal allegations to protect your rights.

‘What if I forget to mention something important in my interview under caution?’

Being interviewed under caution is traumatic enough, let alone if it is your first time in custody. You may forget to tell the police important details, especially if they did not ask the right questions.

Wilkstone Law are here to help further your defence from the moment we are instructed to defend any false allegation of Rape or sexual assault that has been made against you. We can draft and put forward a formal statement based upon your instructions and your version of events post-interview to submit to the Police. We can also ask for you to be re-interviewed at your request if there are facts or information that you forgot to mention or omitted during your first interview with the police.

‘I was arrested and have been falsely accused of Rape. I was released on bail by the police. How long can the police keep me on bail?’

Upon release from the Police Station, you receive a 3-month bail period while the Police investigate the rape allegation. After this, the Police may:

• Charge you,
• Apply to extend your pre-charge bail via an Inspector or Superintendent,
• Release you with no further action (NFA), or
• Release you under investigation (RUI).

Most sexual assault allegations are sent to the CPS for charging decisions after Police investigations conclude. Pre-charge bail conditions can last up to one year if extended by a Magistrates’ Court. After that, your case must be submitted to the CPS or you will be released from bail.

Being released under investigation means police are not bound by bail time limits, often prolonging investigations beyond 12 months.

Wilkstone Law can help:

• Apply to the Magistrates Court to prevent bail extensions, leading to release under investigation without bail conditions,
• Contact police to check investigation updates and expected charging timelines when you are released under investigation.