From representing clients of the police station accused of rape, to proactively seeking pre-charge engagement with the police at the police station, to defending false rape allegations in the Crown court we are by your side from beginning to end. We will leave no stone unturned in helping you defend an allegation of rape.
Being wrongly accused of rape will be one of the most difficult times of your life. Rape allegations are extremely sensitive and incredibly serious. False allegations of rape can impact your mental health, cause extreme anxiety and worry, impacting your family and your employment.
The maximum sentence if convicted of rape is life imprisonment. Upon conviction a Crown Court judge will order you to sign on the sex offenders register. The duration that you will be required to remain on the sex offenders register will depend upon the sentence and the seriousness of the rape allegation. You need expert solicitors in your defence with specialist experience in defending false allegations of rape.
An offence of rape is defined under Section 1 of The Sexual Offences Act 2003 which says a person (A) commits an offensive rape if:
The most common defence to an allegation of rape is consent. The issue of consent in rape cases is a complicated area of law which is litigated regularly in the Crown Court but ultimately if you had a reasonable belief that the complainant was consenting, then you have a complete defence to an allegation of rape.
The defence of consent to an allegation of rape can often hinge upon mobile telephone text messages, WhatsApp communications and other digital evidence downloaded from Mobile Telephones. CCTV evidence can also be important in establishing a defence to an allegation of rape.
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It is essential to consider all aspects of social media and CCTV evidence if you are accused of ‘date rape’ where you may have limited personal knowledge of the complainant and her background. You should preserve all text messages and social media communications if accused of rape and ‘date rape’ in particular.
It is imperative you have an expert rape defence Solicitor fighting in your defence and considering all the evidence and angles that might assist in being falsely accused of rape. Wilkstone Law are skilled at considering all aspects of evidence that may assist in your defence of rape allegations.
False and malicious allegations of rape can be made when a relationship ends, with rape allegations being made when a dispute arises between two parties involved in divorce proceedings, disputed proceedings in relation to contact with children in the family court and at other points of conflict within a relationship.
If you have been accused of rape, you need a specialist rape criminal defence Solicitor to advise and represent you. Wilkstone Law have years of experience defending clients falsely accused of rape. We will use our expertise in defending rape allegations to your tactical advantage in your defence. We will also guide you through the process on a human level explaining what happens next and what you can expect at every stage in the criminal justice process.
When allegations of rape are made against you or a family member, the stakes will be extremely high with the risk of a conviction, imprisonment and being a registered sex offender. You need expert rape defence solicitors fighting your corner and in your defence from the moment a rape allegation is made against you or a family member. Call Wilkstone Law immediately to speak with an expert rape allegations Solicitor without delay.
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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.