Understand Your Situation
This charge often arises from reckless behaviour rather than predatory intent. We ensure the court understands the difference.
Defending Exposure Allegations
Under *Section 11*, it is an offence to engage in sexual activity if you know a child is present or can see you. This often catches couples unaware of a child's presence, or individuals behaving recklessly.
Our defence focuses on 'knowledge'. Did you know the child was there? Did you take reasonable steps to ensure privacy? If the exposure was accidental or you believed you were private, you are not guilty. We use site visits and layout plans to demonstrate that you could not have reasonably known you were being observed.
Accidental Exposure?
If you didn't know they were there, it's not a crime. We prove it.
Plan Your Defence
Sentencing Context
The intent is key for sentencing. A reckless act is treated very differently from a predatory one designed to groom a child.
We fight to ensure the charge reflects the reality. If there was no sexual gratification intended from the child's presence, we argue for significant mitigation or a lesser charge, protecting you from the stigma of a 'paedophile' label.
Social Services Inquiry?
We handle the legal side so you can focus on your family.
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.
