Case Details
Case Overview
This case involves serious and historic allegations of sexual offences against children, including rape, sexual assault, and child abuse spanning many years. The defendant faced 12 separate charges involving multiple young victims. Through the legal proceedings at Birmingham Crown Court, the defendant entered guilty pleas to four of these counts. The case is now progressing towards a sentencing hearing.
Situation
The case commenced after the defendant's daughters and stepdaughter, supported by their mother, made disclosures to the police about historic sexual offences. They reported that the defendant had perpetrated offences of rape and sexual assault by touching, with the abuse beginning when one victim was just five years old and continuing for many years.
The daughters identified the defendant as the person responsible for the abuse they suffered throughout their childhoods. Following these reports, police arrested the defendant on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. A thorough investigation led to him being charged with 12 separate offences related to the historic abuse of his daughters and stepdaughter.
Charges
The defendant was charged with 12 separate offences relating to the sexual abuse of children. He entered guilty pleas to four of these counts:
- Count 2: Engaging in Sexual Activity in the Presence of a Child (age 15)
- Count 5: Sexual Assault of a Child Under 13 (age 5) by Touching
- Count 7: Causing or Inciting a Child Under 13 (age 5 to 7) to Engage in Sexual Activity
- Count 8: Sexual Assault by Intentionally Touching a Girl Aged 13 to 14 Without Consent
The prosecution did not proceed with the eight other charges.
Our Approach
Our criminal defence team provides legal representation to the defendant in these serious sexual offences proceedings at Birmingham Crown Court. We work alongside specialist counsel from Libertas Chambers to ensure comprehensive legal support. In cases of this gravity, our role is to ensure the defendant receives correct legal advice, that their legal rights are protected, and that they understand the nature and implications of the proceedings at every stage.
We guide the defendant through the legal process, explaining the charges and the options available. This ensures that any decisions made are fully informed and that the court has all relevant information required to make appropriate determinations.
Outcome
The defendant has formally entered guilty pleas to four counts of serious sexual offences. The case has been adjourned by the court and is now awaiting a date for the sentencing hearing. Our team will continue to represent the defendant throughout this final stage of the proceedings. We will prepare and present appropriate mitigation to the court, ensuring the defendant's personal circumstances are properly considered by the judge.
