We have expert solicitors who have years of experience in defending allegations of sexual assault who can represent and defend you at the police station, the magistrates court and the Crown Court.
The earlier our expert sexual assaults solicitors are involved the more value we add in your defence of false allegations. If you have been arrested and released on bail for sexual assault Call our specialist team of sexual assault solicitors at Wilkstone Law to assess your case.
We can consider engaging with the police who are investigating the false allegation of sexual assault and assess whether pre-charge engagement with the police and the Crown Prosecution Service is appropriate in your case. This can result in the allegation of sexual assault being dropped or released no further action.
If you have been charged with an offence of sexual assault, our specialist sexual assault solicitors can advise and represent you at court. Wilkstone Law solicitors Wrigley defend clients charged with sexual assault who are bailed to attend the Magistrates Court of the Crown Court.
We appreciate the stress and anxiety that being falsely accused of sexual assault has upon both you and your family. With our years of experience in defending false allegations of sexual assault, we will guide you through the police investigation and court proceedings whilst strategically building your defence to sexual assault.
Sexual Assault is defined under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. A person (A) Commits an offence of sexual assault if he:
1 Intentionally touches another person (B)
2 The touching is sexual
3 B does not consent to the touching and
4 A does not reasonably believe that B consents
One of the the most common defences to allegations of sexual assault is consent and whether the person accused of sexual assault reasonably believes that the other person was consenting. Whether a belief is reasonable depends upon all the circumstances of a particular case.
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Any person found guilty of sexual assault can receive a sentence for imprisonment of up to 10 years. In addition a conviction for sexual assault would require a person to register as a sex offender for a period defined by a Crown Court judge upon sentence. Cases of sexual assault are either way offences, this means that they can be dealt with in either the Magistrates Court or the Crown Court.
Wilkstone Law appreciate that the ramifications of a conviction for being falsely accused of sexual assault can be huge, you need an expert sexual assault Solicitor in your defence. We a fixed fee initial consultation to meet you, assess your case and provide you with initial advice upon your specific case.
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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.