24Hr Criminal Defence Line

Have you been accused of a sexual offence or facing arrest?

Court representation at short notice
Proactive approach from the outset of the case
Ensure all of your rights are protected at all times
Free Advice and Assistance whilst in police custody
Offices in Central London and East London

What Clients Are Saying About Ashmans

"They have helped me greatly and they know the job. My ex-business partners planned a blackmailing drama and reported false sexual offences and assault case to the police. Police charged me with 3 different offences and put me on bail for about 2 years. My bad luck was that my previous solicitors who I got advice from were just a greedy man without any knowledge or experience of such criminal cases; whereas he assured me that he is a very senior level criminal solicitor. From my police interview to follow up, he practically didn’t help and rather because of his negligence case proceeded to the crown court. As a result, I started to look for alternative Solicitors and one of my friends recommended me to Ashmans Solicitors, I am so relieved that I changed to Ashmans Solicitors. The team was so professional that they looked into each and every detail of the case and got into the depth with technical references. Because of expert defence statement prepared by Ashmans Solicitors’ expert team the case was finally dropped. I realise now that if in the first instance I had got proper expert legal help, such as the one I got from Ashmans it can save lots of time and resources and mental tension. In criminal cases, please never rely on ordinary inexperienced solicitors. Ashmans Solicitors have helped me greatly and I am still in shock I cannot believe it’s happening to the way they worked hard to make a difference in my situation, thanks a lot to all the team at Ashmans Solicitors for doing a great job."

"Ashmans Solicitors were completely professional in their approach from start to finish. They kept me informed of my case throughout and I was overjoyed with the outcome and service."

"Ashmans Solicitors have instructed me in a number of high profile and complex cases. They have shown a tireless and passionate commitment to the interests of their clients. Whilst being mindful of the larger picture, they work hard, paying particular attention to detail in an effort to find innovative solutions for complex legal and practical problems. Their friendly approach towards the clients is marked by a high level of professionalism. The firm as a whole is a pleasure to work with."

Our Team specialises in defending our clients against allegations of all sexually related offences

If you have been accused or suspect that you are being investigated regarding any of the following activities, it is absolutely vital that you retain a skilled, specialist legal team such as Ashmans Solicitors immediately.

Below are just a few of the kinds of cases we deal with regularly. This is by no means exhaustive; we can help you no matter what you have been accused of.

Defence any hour, every hour

We provide you with an expert Criminal Defence solicitor at any time of the day or night. Simply contact us at our 24 Hour Criminal Defence Line, 0208 159 2869

If you have been accused of a Sexual Offence, you need Ashmans Solicitors at your side!

We have built a stellar reputation as a sexual offence defence practice, and we can help you in many ways. Exactly what we’ll do depends on the details of your case – with one exception. If you are being questioned or have been asked to attend an interview with the police in regards to a sexual offence or any criminal matter, you need to have a solicitor present immediately!

Our Defence Team includes solicitor advocates with higher rights as well as experienced sexual offence caseworkers.

We have developed excellent working relationships with some of the best barristers in the country.

We have assisted clients in defending against everything from large scale fraud to sexual offences and violent crime.

We consistently draw on the highest levels of speciality expertise for all our clients.

Notable Cases

R-v-AA & Others Huntingdon Crown Court

The Defendant, along with 4 others, was charged with entering into an arrangement to launder the proceeds of crime totalling in excess of £1 million. This was a large scale money laundering operation and very sophisticated in its nature. The Defendant was alleged to have masterminded the operation. A number of international companies were defrauded by having their accounting practices high jacked and proceeds of their sales were diverted into other companies or persons’ names. These monies were then dissipated involving layering of bank accounts and then withdrawals in large denominations of cash. The case was highly complex and voluminous in its nature. It was prosecuted by the Economic Crime Unit.

R-v-SH Newcastle Crown Court

The defendant was a man of previous good character who faced allegations of historic sexual abuse upon a family member. These allegations dating back to the early 1980s.

The police enquiry regarding this matter had begun in early 2015 at which time the defendant was represented by other solicitors. By December 2017 a decision had been made to charge on 10 counts of indecent assault upon the same victim and at this time the defendant had approached this firm for assistance in dealing with his case moving forwards.

The appointed fee earner for this case working closely with instructed counsel was able to address the case in both a robust and tenacious manner. From initial instructions to a careful and structured approach to detailing key information and identifying persons involved with the defendant and victim around the material time.

At all times dealing with the defendant in a courteous and sensitive manner given that over the years the case had taken its own toll on the mental health of the defendant. We were able to identify trace and proof a number of witnesses who proved vital to the defence dealing with evidential issues at the trial.

It is rare that in historic cases there develops an opportunity to expand beyond the defendant the evidence available to assist the defendant in trial. This was a case where that additional evidence was accessed to the point where key witnesses were able to be called for the defence by instructed counsel at trial.

Without doubt, those witnesses provided strong evidence to assist in the defence of the defendant and following a six-day trial, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on all 10 counts.

R-v-EW Sheffield Crown Court

Our in house advocate represented the defendant who has a history of committing sexual offences against children and had pleaded guilty to further offences of a similar nature. He had been deemed dangerous at the previous sentencing and given an extended sentence to reflect the seriousness of the offending. We were able to successfully persuade the court that in these circumstances the defendant need not be deemed dangerous and a determinate sentence was appropriate.

Why should I choose Ashmans Solicitors to defend me?

Above all else, Ashmans is committed to providing the best possible service to our clients, above and beyond all professional standards.

24 HOUR Criminal Defence HOTLINE 0208 159 2869

We make sure an experienced, fully qualified member of our Criminal Defence Team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even during public holidays.

Evening & Weekend Appointments

We understand that when the worst happens, you need the most highly qualified help right away, and we stand ready to deliver it. We can even arrange meetings at your home or place of care if you have mobility issues.

Real Expert Advice and Assistance

We have a great deal of experience defending clients against sexual and other criminal offences, and we understand just what is needed to ensure you of the best possible resolution of your case. We will keep you completely up to date about the progress of your case and can advise you on just what to do to improve your situation.

Preserve your liberty, or career

Ashmans provides you with an expert Sexual Offence solicitor available at any hour, any day and completely free of charge regardless of your financial situation. Call our 24 Hr Criminal Defence line at 0208 159 2869

Advice from Ashmans Solicitors

The number one piece of advice we can give to anyone accused of a crime is: Retain the services of a skilled, specialist lawyer as soon as possible, Tell them absolutely everything and follow their advice to the letter.

Your ashmans’ criminal defence team will typically start by:

Ensuring that all of your rights are protected – and respected – during any interaction with the authorities.
Gathering evidence that might tend to exonerate you.
Detailed, professional analysis of that evidence and any evidence against you.
In-court cross-examination of the accuser and/or any prosecution witnesses.
Retaining the services of Experts, including forensic scientists, psychologists and others.
Preparing witness statements
Direct investigation of any sites or locations involved.

What do I do if I have been accused of a sexual offence?

One of the greatest nightmares of our times is being falsely accused of rape or some other sexual offence. The simple truth is that even the accusation of such a crime can sometimes be enough to destroy one’s reputation, family and career even in the absence of a successful prosecution.

Of course, the key to overcoming such accusations or even a prosecution with your life and reputation intact is handling the situation carefully.

If you have not been arrested:

If you know that you have been reported either to social services or to the police and accused of a sexual offence, or if you have already been interviewed by someone in regards to such an allegation, there are a few things you must do quickly to ensure yourself of an impartial, fair investigation.

Take into account that Criminal investigations can take a very long time.

Do not assume the matter is concluded simply because you have not heard from the police in a matter of weeks or even months. Some matters are indeed dropped quickly, but major crimes can take several months to generate formal charges, and some cases can be re-opened even years later.

Do not consent to be interviewed without Legal advice of a solicitor.

Resist any request to speak without your solicitor present and in particular any suggestions that you could ‘clear your name’ quickly consenting to an interview without the protection of your lawyer. Speaking to the police early and without a solicitor puts you at risk, as you have not had a chance to think about events and gain an accurate, consistent recollection of what happened for yourself. The police are trained to identify and take advantage of inconsistencies, vague memories and accidental misstatements, and will use them all to your disadvantage. Ashmans can provide you with an expert criminal offence solicitor at any time of the day or night. Simply contact us at our 24 Hour Criminal Defence Line, 0208 159 2869. This representation is provided completely free of charge irrespective of your financial circumstances.

What happens in a police interview?

Again, never consent to be interviewed without your solicitor present. The police need not make clear to you what you have been accused of, and often it is only through the questions they ask that you can gain insight into what they are investigating, This is another area where your solicitor can be a great help. If you do not have a lawyer or other representative present, it is vital that you take detailed notes about every question asked, and how you answered. It may be many months before you learn more about the case.

Get a solicitor

This cannot be said too much. Ideally, you should retain the services of an expert criminal solicitor before you are interviewed in any way. Ask for the opportunity to retain a lawyer before consenting to an interview with social services or the police.

If you are being questioned about a sexual offence, call us now on 01924 501 717 or on our 24 Hour Criminal Defence Line, 0208 159 2869. We can help.

Take great care in any interactions with police or other officials.

The desire to clear your name quickly is completely understandable, but it is almost always a bad idea to speak to the police without a solicitor present, even if you are completely innocent in this situation. The likelihood you ‘clearing your name’ by doing so is extremely slight. The majority of the time this only aids the police in gathering evidence against you. There must be no ‘quick, friendly chats’ or conversations with an officer who ‘knows that the accusations against you are false’. Like they say on TV, anything you say can be used against you.

What if you’ve already been interviewed, or even charged? Is it too late to get a solicitor?

It is never too late to retain the services of a skilled criminal solicitor. Even if you have already attended a police or social services interview, assisted by a duty solicitor or not, getting a lawyer quickly can still be a huge help to you. One thing you can do is to write down absolutely everything you can remember about what they said to you, what questions they asked you, how you answered, and anything else you may have said to them.

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Preserve your reputation

We provide you with an expert Sexual Offence solicitor at any time of the day or night. Simply contact us at our 24 Hr Criminal Defence line, 0208 159 2869

What happens if I am charged or convicted with Sexual Offences?

You could be prevented from living in or even visiting the family home as part of your bail conditions.
You could be prevented from having unsupervised contact with your spouse or children, or even any contact at all.
The case is likely to proceed to trial even if the victim expressly wished that it does not.

It almost goes without saying that if you have been accused of a domestic sexual offence, your freedom and your reputation depend on retaining the services of a specialist criminal defence team as soon as possible! If this is the case, we urge you to contact Ashmans Solicitors right away to discuss how we can help.

Contact us now

We urge you in the strongest possible terms to retain the services of an expert, specialised sexual offences defence solicitor as soon as possible if you are accused of any kind of sexual offence. If you even think you might need a solicitor, contact Ashmans Solicitors today, and we’ll give you the best possible advice on what to do nextt

Please call us now at 0208 159 2869. We’ll be happy to offer you the advice you need to preserve your liberty, your career, and your reputation

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