Criminal Defence When Accused of Sexual Offences Against Children
Our Child Sex Offence Solicitors are specialists in representing clients accused of sexual behaviour against minors.
Allegations of sexual offences against children are extremely serious and can be very traumatic and distressing for everyone involved. Such allegations can have far-reaching and devastating consequences, affecting your career, relationships and reputation, but we are on your side. Our Child Sex Offence Solicitors have the expertise and experience required to effectively represent you, and we are committed to minimising the damage and impact of any investigation on you and your loved ones.
By instructing us, you can expect legal representation of the highest quality as we work to quickly establish the facts and use all available resources to assemble the strongest possible defence. We have an excellent reputation for defending allegations of this nature and with our support in place, you can be assured that you have a team of specialists fighting your corner and representing your interests at every stage. We pride ourselves on our non-judgmental friendly approach and will treat you with understanding and respect throughout.
How we can help
By instructing a highly skilled legal team such as Draycott Browne, you will be giving yourself the best possible chance of a successful outcome. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can begin to utilise our wealth of knowledge to help defend you from the allegations that you face and will work pro-actively and tirelessly on your behalf with the tenacity and commitment that you deserve.
We will be able to advise, support and guide you at every stage of the legal process including:
- Police station representation.
- Making your bail application and minimising any impact of its conditions.
- Ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout.
- Protecting your reputation.
- Detailed and expert analysis of the case against you.
- Compiling a strong defence.
- Representing you in court.
We are highly experienced in defending allegations of Child Sexual Abuse and consistently achieve excellent results. We are proactive and diligent and continuously work to the highest standards for each and every one of our clients.
Dedicated expertise for defending all allegations of child sexual offences.
Our Child Sexual OFFENCES Advice Team
What is a child sexual offence?
A sexual offence against a child has been committed if a person aged 18 or over has committed any of the following, with anyone under the age of 16:
- Sexual activity with a child.
- Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
- Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.
- Causing a child to watch a sexual act.
- Arranging or facilitating commission of a child sex offence.
- Meeting a child following sexual grooming etc.
- Sexual communication with a child.
The following are charged as separate offences under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, as offences against children under the age of 13:
- Rape of a child under 13.
- Assault of a child under 13 by penetration.
- Sexual assault of a child under 13.
- Causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.
What are the penalties for child sex offences?
The penalty that you face upon being charged with a sexual offence against a child will depend on the nature of that for which you stand accused. A custodial sentence can be imposed for anywhere between six months and 14 years, with the maximum penalty of life imprisonment imposed for those found guilty of rape or assault by penetration of a child under the age of 13.
24 Hour Availability
Arrests are rarely anticipated, which is why we are available around the clock, seven days a week, 365 days of the year, to assist you at the police station, whenever you need us. Our legal experts are only a phone call away, so don’t hesitate to get in touch for immediate and professional advice.
Legal Aid
Legal fees can be an unexpected cost that you may struggle to afford. By applying for legal aid, you can relieve financial stress during your case, leaving you to focus on what matters. Our child sexual offence lawyers can advise you on your eligibility and will guide you through the process of applying for legal aid, giving you the best chance of a successful application.
Specialist Child Sexual Offence Lawyers
- 24/7 Availability
- Proven Success in High Profile Cases
- Non-Judgemental Representation Tailored to Your Situation
Protect your future with trusted, expert legal defence—contact Draycott Browne’s Child Sexual Offence Solicitors today.
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Contact our Child Sexual Offences Solicitors
When faced with the accusation of sexual offences against children, it is imperative that you seek legal advice and representation from one of the top Criminal Defence Law Firms in the country.
Contact our expert Childhood Sexual Abuse Lawyers in Manchester today. If you would like us to contact you, simply fill in our online enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible.
The Sexual Offence Solicitors at Draycott Browne are highly regarded, nationally across the legal spectrum and are noted for our consistency in delivering positive results. Our solicitors possess a breadth of technical knowledge and know-how to help build a defence across all Sexual Offences, providing you with the expertise required when facing such sensitive allegations and investigation by the police.
We regularly act for clients in London and throughout the North West including Manchester and Liverpool regarding Sexual Offences and accusations of child grooming, when expert legal representation and advocacy is needed.
By entrusting your case to us, you can be assured that our Child Sexual Offences Solicitors are working alongside you to reach the best outcome possible.
Our legal team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, when freedom is at stake. If you or somebody you know has been arrested and needs expert legal representation, call Draycott Browne today or complete our contact form, for the very best criminal defence for allegations of sexual offence against children.