Sexual Offence

Sexual Offence Solicitors Leeds

Specialist Legal Defence 

 

Clients accused of or connected with sexual offences face significant challenges. The social stigma and sometimes publicity surrounding such cases involves dealing with very sensitive circumstances where emotions are heightened. At Whiterose Blackmans Solicitors LLP, we have experience in dealing with sensitive sexual offence cases which enables us to provide expert advice and support to both individuals and companies when they need it.

We are there to defend our client and priority is focused on obtaining the best possible outcome and limiting any damage to the reputation of our client.

Suspects/Defendants
Our Serious Crime Solicitors specialise in representing those accused of the following allegations:

- Historic sexual abuse

- Child abuse

- Making/possession of indecent images of children

- Publication of private images/movies (so-called “Revenge Porn” )

- Rape and sexual/indecent assault

- Malicious Communication

- Sexual Offences Prevention Orders (SOPOs), Sexual Risk Orders (SROs), Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) and other issues relating to the Sex Offenders Register.

Involvement with a specialist solicitor at an early stage in proceedings can frequently lead to a client avoiding charge. In circumstances where matters do progress, we have the resources and contacts necessary to carry out extensive investigations in order for us to build the best defence case possible.

Organisations with Allegations of Sexual Offence/Misconduct

 

Whiterose Blackmans Solicitors LLP also acts in the defence of companies, organisations, or institutions who are dealing with allegations of a sexual nature. It is important that you are represented by solicitors who understand the criminal justice system and can guide you through the process, which can appear complex and confusing. Whether you are considering reporting matters to the police, carrying out your own internal inquiries, or dealing with an ongoing police investigation/inquiry, we can advise on your rights and responsibilities in the areas of Criminal Law, Employment Law, Public law, and Reputation Management.

 

We provide advice to organisations in the following areas:

Police Investigations

 

Public Inquiries

 

Allegations of a sexual nature made by/against employees

 

Advice regarding the legality of artistic images

 

Remit and enforceability of court orders

 

Protection of organisations’ online profile and cybercrime

Excellent success rates in sexual offence defence

 
Being accused of a sexual offence can be a highly stressful and worrying time. We are here to listen and to help. For free initial legal advice call 0113 2165507 or 0330 9122228