Sexual Risk Orders are generally made against a person who has not being convicted or cautioned for a sexual offence, they are commonly sought when a person is under police investigation or has been dealt with by way of no further action by the police.
The terms of a Sexual Risk Order can be extremely onerous, preventing an individual from attending certain places, being in the company of certain people and using named electronic devices. The purpose of a Sexual Risk Order being to prohibit a person from doing anything described within the order. Any condition or prohibition must be necessary for protecting public from sexual harm. Breach of a sexual risk order is very serious and carries a sentence of imprisonment of up to 5 years.
The police may also consider an application for an interim sexual risk order, this being a temporary measure issued by a court where there is an urgent requirement to prohibit an individuals behaviour whilst Police make an application for a full sexual risk order.
When a sexual risk order is made it will be recorded on the Police National Computer and can be disclosed as part of an enhanced DBS check. If you are the subject of an application for Sexual Risk Order, you should take Immediate advice from an expert sexual risk order Solicitor at Wilkstone Law.
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The law relating to how and when a Sexual Risk Order can be made is contained in section 122A of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, albeit a court must be satisfied on the balance of probabilities that a person has done an act of a sexual nature and it is necessary to make a Sexual Risk Order to protect the public.
An application for a Sexual Risk Order is made in the Magistrates Court – if you have received the paperwork to support an application from the police take immediate advice from a specialist solicitor with experience in defending an application by the police to make a sexual risk order.
Our specialist sexual risk order solicitors at Wilkstone Law have experience in both defending a sexual risk recorder and negotiating the terms and prohibitions of a Sexual Risk Order in the magistrates court.
We can agree fixed legal fees in considering the paperwork received from the Police, meeting you and providing you advice upon your prospects of success in defending a Sexual Risk Order.
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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.
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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.
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