Understand Your Situation
Rape is the most serious sexual offence. A charge alone can destroy a life. We provide a fearless defence to uncover the truth.
High-Stakes Defence for Rape Allegations
The stigma of a rape charge is immediate, but guilt is not. We understand the complexity of these cases, which often involve alcohol, relationships, and misinterpretation of signals. The prosecution relies on the complainant's testimony; we rely on forensic analysis of the facts.
We leave no stone unturned. We obtain disclosure of phone records, medical history, and social services files that the police may have ignored. These often contain vital evidence regarding the complainant's reliability or motive. We prepare you extensively for trial, ensuring you can give your account clearly and confidently under cross-examination.
False Allegation?
We investigate motives and inconsistencies to clear your name.
Plan Your Defence
The Legal Definition and Consent
Rape (Section 1) requires penetration with a penis without consent, and without a reasonable belief in consent.
The law on 'capacity to consent' (due to drink or drugs) is complex. We instruct toxicology experts to challenge claims of incapacitation. We rigorously test the 'reasonable belief' defence (*R v Evans*), arguing that your perception of the situation was genuine and grounded in the complainant's conduct.
Police Investigation?
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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.
