SEX CASES
Being charged with a sexual crime is a confronting and difficult situation, and a highly personal one. We understand this, and can offer robust representation and thorough, measured advice to those seeking counsel.
Such charges range widely, from sexual violation by rape to public indecency. Often they involve only one witness—who is generally also the complainant. They are also commonly brought as historic cases. While many are reluctant to speak to anyone about sexual matters, it is essential to seek proper and skilled legal representation right from the start. Having expert instruction from as early as possible in the proceedings is vital to the best outcome for a defendant.
Such charges range widely, from sexual violation by rape to public indecency. Often they involve only one witness—who is generally also the complainant. They are also commonly brought as historic cases. While many are reluctant to speak to anyone about sexual matters, it is essential to seek proper and skilled legal representation right from the start. Having expert instruction from as early as possible in the proceedings is vital to the best outcome for a defendant.
We have a great track record with defending sexual charges. We can offer specialist representation in sexual cases including the following:
- Sexual violation by rape
- Indecent assault
- Unlawful sexual connection
- Possession/distribution/making of objectionable material (for example, child pornography)
- Historic sexual offences
Selected cases
August 2020
A client was charged with six sexual violence charges against two complainants. Propensity evidence was also called. John successfully defended the charges at a jury trial, where the client was acquitted on all charges.
March 2020
A client was charged with making, distribution and possession of child pornography. Following a guilty plea, we successfully argued for a sentence of 7 months’ home detention. Customs sought registration on the Child Sex Offenders Register, we successfully argued registration should not be ordered.
November 2019
A client was charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. Following a guilty plea, we successfully argued for a sentence of 6 months' community detention (night curfew), intensive supervision and community work.
September 2019
A client was charged with historic indecent assaults on 3 complainants (with significant abuse of trust) as well as possession of child pornography. Following guilty pleas, we obtained a sentence of 12 months' home detention.
August 2019
A client was charged with indecent assault on a child, making an intimate visual record and indecently communication with a young person. Following a guilty plea, we obtained a sentence of 9 months' home detention.
May 2019
A young client was charged with raping and indecently assault two complainants on separate occasions. John successfully defended the charges at a jury trial. The charges were dismissed by the Judge during the trial because John was able to impeach the credibility of the complainants to such a degree that it would be unsafe for the trial to continue.
March 2019
A client pleaded guilty to doing an indecent act in a public place. We successfully obtained a discharge without conviction for them.
March 2019
A young client was charged with raping a complainant at a party. John successfully defended the client at trial. The client was acquitted by the jury.
October 2018
A client was charged with indecently assaulting two complainants. John obtained severance of the two complainants allegations on appeal. He defended the client at a jury trial and received acquittals on all charges in respect of the first complainant. The remaining charges in respect of the second complainant were dismissed.
A client was charged with six sexual violence charges against two complainants. Propensity evidence was also called. John successfully defended the charges at a jury trial, where the client was acquitted on all charges.
March 2020
A client was charged with making, distribution and possession of child pornography. Following a guilty plea, we successfully argued for a sentence of 7 months’ home detention. Customs sought registration on the Child Sex Offenders Register, we successfully argued registration should not be ordered.
November 2019
A client was charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. Following a guilty plea, we successfully argued for a sentence of 6 months' community detention (night curfew), intensive supervision and community work.
September 2019
A client was charged with historic indecent assaults on 3 complainants (with significant abuse of trust) as well as possession of child pornography. Following guilty pleas, we obtained a sentence of 12 months' home detention.
August 2019
A client was charged with indecent assault on a child, making an intimate visual record and indecently communication with a young person. Following a guilty plea, we obtained a sentence of 9 months' home detention.
May 2019
A young client was charged with raping and indecently assault two complainants on separate occasions. John successfully defended the charges at a jury trial. The charges were dismissed by the Judge during the trial because John was able to impeach the credibility of the complainants to such a degree that it would be unsafe for the trial to continue.
March 2019
A client pleaded guilty to doing an indecent act in a public place. We successfully obtained a discharge without conviction for them.
March 2019
A young client was charged with raping a complainant at a party. John successfully defended the client at trial. The client was acquitted by the jury.
October 2018
A client was charged with indecently assaulting two complainants. John obtained severance of the two complainants allegations on appeal. He defended the client at a jury trial and received acquittals on all charges in respect of the first complainant. The remaining charges in respect of the second complainant were dismissed.
