Understand Your Situation
Persistent contact can be misinterpreted as harassment. We clarify the context to protect you from criminalisation.
Defending Harassment Charges
Harassment requires a 'course of conduct' (two or more incidents) which causes alarm or distress. In the age of social media, sending texts or checking profiles can be labelled as stalking.
We contextualise your actions. If you were trying to resolve a relationship breakdown or reclaim money owed, your conduct may be 'reasonable'—a complete defence. We examine the full history of communication to show that the complainant may have been engaging with you, undermining the claim of harassment.
Accused of Stalking?
Texts misinterpreted? We explain the context to the court.
Plan Your Defence
Stalking vs Harassment
Stalking (Section 2A or 4A) is more serious, involving a fixation or obsession. This carries significant stigma.
We challenge the classification. Police often overcharge harassment as stalking. We fight to downgrade the charge. We also vigorously oppose the imposition of indefinite Restraining Orders, which can criminalise accidental future contact.
Restraining Order?
We fight to prevent or time-limit court orders against you.
Legal Aid Availability
For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.
Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.
