Historic Sexual Abuse Allegations – Justice Secured
Not Guilty – Client Acquitted
Defence
Overview
Our client, a gentleman of previous good character, faced ten counts of historic sexual abuse that dated back to the early 1980’s. Due to our meticulous defence strategy, he was acquitted of all charges, following a tense six-day trial.
This case highlighted our ability to secure justice in complex historical cases involving significant evidence challenges.
The Allegations
Our client was accused of committing ten counts of indecent assault upon a family member during the early 1980’s. These allegations emerged from a police enquiry initiated in 2015, which culminated in charges being brought in December 2017.
These allegations can incur significant penalties and demanded our intricate knowledge of historical evidence.
Historic Allegations
Emotional Impact
The Challenges
This case presented multiple challenges, including:
- The historic nature of the allegations, which meant that there were limited contemporary records, and a reliance on witnesses’ memories from past decades.
- Our client’s mental health was severely impacted due to the prolonged investigation, and the seriousness of the allegations
- The need to identify and trace witnesses from forty years ago
Successfully overcoming these obstacles was critical to building a strong defence and ensuring a fair trial.
Our Defence Strategy
We constructed a very careful and strategic approach to defending this case, by:
- Identifying witnesses who knew about the circumstances and would agree to giving testimony in support of our client.
- Carrying out an exhaustive review of all available evidence, including the witness testimony.
- Working closely with instructed counsel to ensure that key evidence was addressed.
Our strategic efforts ensured that the Prosecution’s case was thoroughly dissected and effectively challenged.
The Result
Following a six-day trial, the jury returned ‘not guilty’ verdicts on all ten counts of indecent assault.
This outcome vindicated our client’s good name, restoring his faith in justice and reaffirmed the importance of expert legal representation in complex and emotionally charged cases.
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Why Choose Ashmans Defence?
Expertise in Complex Historic Cases
We utilise our innate professionalism to navigate the challenges posed by historic allegations
Exceptional Witness Preparation
Our ability to trace critical witnesses provides a significant advantage in historic cases.
Compassionate Client Support
We understand the emotional toll that sensitive cases can cause, we support our clients throughout the legal process.
Need Expert Help?
If you or someone you know is facing sexual allegations, contact Ashmans Solicitors today for expert advice and representation. We are committed to always delivering outstanding outcomes, even when the allegations are historic. Our highly experienced Sexual Offences defence team is here to help you, 24/7.
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