From the outset, our expert solicitors recognise the anxiety that being accused of possession of indecent images will cause you from impacting your reputation, family relationships and employment or future employment.
Our solicitors specialise in providing clear and specific advice to defend or mitigate allegations that you were in possession of or distributed any indecent images online or through apps should as Telegram, discord or Kik.
It is often the case that the police will arrest you at your home address having been informed by an internet provider or social media app that suspected indecent images have been viewed, downloaded or shared via a particular IP address.
The police will often call unannounced at your home address – often the same postal address as the IP address provided by the internet provider – to arrest you and/or confiscate the electronic devices and computer equipment at the address. At the point of being arrested for possession or distribution of indecent images, you should immediately request representation from an expert indecent images Solicitor at Wilkstone Law.
Alternatively, if you are interviewed by the police and released on bail, it is not too late to seek advice from a specialist indecent images Solicitor to seek a second opinion on your case. Wilkstone Law will agree a fixed fee with you to review your case and provide you with a second opinion on the strength of the Police evidence in your indecent images case. We will provide you with our honest assessment of the indecent images allegations made against you.
Being in possession of a decent images, making or distributing in decent images of children under 18 is a serious criminal offence. The legal definition of an indecent image can include videos, photographs, still images or AI generated images that any reasonable person would consider indecent. The legal definition of possession can simply mean having control of an indecent image. Likewise the legal definition of ‘making’ an indecent image can include viewing content online if this causes a copy of the image to be stored upon any electronic device.
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Whether an indecent image was downloaded and therefore ‘made’ can be an arguable point in Court, was the decent image saved automatically by your electronic device without your knowledge?
Other defences to possession of indecent images include a brief momentary viewing of an image through accidentally coming into possession of it or viewing it online. If the image was deleted immediately and you showed no intention to possess or distribute the indecent image, then you could have a defence to a charge of possession of the an indecent image of a child. Wilkstone Law have expert computer and digital analysis experts available to provide expert comment and reports to assist in your defence.
For all of the above reasons, it is critical that you have an expert Indecent images Solicitor in your defence to explore the prospects of successfully defending a false allegation of possessing or distributing indecent images of children. Wilkstone Law have years of experience in defending and representing clients accused of possessing indecent images and sharing indecent images of children.
If you are guilty of being in possession of indecent images or are guilty of the distribution of indecent images of children our expert solicitors at Wilkstone Law can help build a mitigation package for a sentencing hearing. Preparation for sentence can be critical in avoiding an immediate prison sentence and arguing for a suspended sentence of imprisonment for possession of indecent images. This may include advising you to attend an accredited course, providing medical information or character references in support of your case. Wilkstone Law can advise upon all aspects of your sentence in the hope that you receive a suspended sentence of imprisonment.
Call the expert solicitors in indecent image cases at Wilkstone Law to receive specialist advice on your case and/or an honest second opinion on how best to defend an allegation of possession or distribution of indecent images of children.
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If you have been arrested, you should not answer police questions until you have received expert legal advice from criminal defence solicitors.
You should only confirm your name and basic personal details before requesting legal representation. You are entitled to free legal advice whilst in police custody, and early representation at the police station can significantly affect the outcome of a criminal investigation.
Wilkstone Law provide immediate police station representation and expert legal advice for clients accused of criminal offences throughout Cardiff and across England and Wales.
If you have been released on police bail or released under investigation, it is important to seek expert legal advice as soon as possible.
Our criminal defence solicitors can review the evidence, advise you in relation to the investigation and consider whether pre-charge engagement with the police may be appropriate. In some criminal cases, early representations can result in allegations being dropped or no further action being taken.
We can also advise upon:
Early strategic advice can strengthen your defence and improve the outcome of your case.
Wilkstone Law can provide independent expert legal advice and a second opinion regarding your criminal defence matter.
Our solicitors can obtain the police disclosure and paperwork from the Duty Solicitor, review the evidence and advise whether the legal advice previously provided was appropriate in the circumstances.
We regularly assist clients who require ongoing representation following release from police custody and can take over conduct of the case where appropriate.
Call us as soon as possible – we will agree a fixed fee consultation to discuss and advise upon your case. At this meeting, we will advise you upon what happens next and will apply for copies of the police statements and evidence before your first court appearance.
We will carefully consider the evidence and advise you upon the strength of the police evidence and upon any defence that you may have to the charges you face. There may be urgent steps that we advise you to take to strengthen your defence before you appear in court.
The first appearance in any court case is at the Magistrates Court – we can appear in court on your behalf to represent you.
If you have been charged with a criminal offence and required to attend court, you should seek legal advice immediately.
Our criminal defence solicitors in Cardiff can advise you upon:
The first hearing in a criminal case will usually take place before the Magistrates’ Court. Early preparation and expert representation can make a significant difference to the progression and outcome of proceedings.
Yes. The first call to Wilkstone Law is free.
During the initial call, we can provide general guidance regarding next steps and arrange a fixed fee consultation to discuss your case in greater detail. However, we cannot provide case-specific legal advice until formally instructed.
Consultations can usually be arranged at short notice either in person, by telephone, or via video conference.
Our fixed fee consultations start from £500 plus VAT.
Following the initial consultation, we are often able to provide a fixed fee quotation for representation throughout the lifetime of your criminal case.
Legal fees will depend upon several factors including:
Wilkstone Law also advise clients in relation to legal aid and Legal Aid Agency funding where available.
Wilkstone Law are accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Our Managing Director, Jon Wilkins, is recognised as a Grade A Solicitor by the Legal Aid Agency and is a recommended lawyer in The Legal 500.
Our criminal defence solicitors are highly regarded for providing expert legal advice and representation in serious and complex criminal cases.