Following pre-charge intervention, PCD Solicitors have secured no further action of an investigation whereby our client was accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student by digital penetration, contrary to section 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. A serious offence which carries a maximum of life imprisonment.
PCD Solicitors were contacted by a 20 year old student, a lengthy discussion took place with a member of our team who discussed the allegation in depth with the client. Following our advice in relation to the law and procedure at the investigative stage of the case the client went ahead and instructed for us to act on his behalf.
Time is of the essence during a police investigation and work began immediately on this case. The case was assigned to Jessica Wilson who initially made contact with the senior investigating officer as part of pre-charge engagement. Jessica received full disclosure of the complaint from the police and was able to discuss this with the client. Following this representations were drafted and submitted to the RASSO (Rape and Serious Sexual Offence) unit of the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service). As a result within 5 weeks from instruction, the case against our client was discontinued due to lack of evidence.
This case came down to one persons word against another, the complaint was made by a woman who the client accepted being in a sexual relationship with. The client did not dispute sexual contact with the woman however, maintained this was consensual.
Consent is a full defence to an offence under section 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. Where it can be shown that the complainant consented to the sexual penetration the suspect cannot be charged/convicted of the offence.
With the ability to build rapport with the client, discuss their case and background openly and provide honest and practical advice, we were able to prepare a strong argument for our client and prevent the case from going to court.
PCD Solicitors pride ourselves on our ability to work with our clients. We are non judgmental and proactive at all stages of a case.
Whether you are under police investigation or have been charged with a sexual offence and require our expert legal advice, contact our office on 0151 705 8488 for a free and confidential initial chat.
Client Review - " I have to thank you for representing me and closing this case that was very stressful for me and for everyone close to me. For three months I had to deal with the thought of being charged with a crime that I did not commit and you managed to represent me and put an end to this investigation faster than I could ever imagined, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you very much" (Verified Review).