Sexual offences

R v P (2018) – We represented a defendant accused of facilitating multiple familial rapes, profiting from prostitution and child cruelty. The defendant was acquitted of all offences after trial.

R v M (2015) – We represented a defendant in an allegation of rape. The case centred on the innocent transference of DNA found on a high vaginal swap. The defendant was unanimously acquitted after trial.

R v S (2013) – We defended an allegation of rape by complainant female who had been co-habiting with a widower. The defence case, which was accepted by the jury, was that although there was sexual intercourse, this was part of an ongoing sexual relationship. The defendant was unanimously acquitted after trial.

R v B (2011) EWCA Crim 165 – We represented the client in this case was particularly sensitive involving a 12-year-old complainant. The defendant in this case was originally charged with rape but following discussions with the Crown, a plea to assault by penetration was accepted, on the basis that the defendant had a genuine belief that the complainant was 16 years old and any sexual intercourse was consensual. In the first instance, the crown court imposed a suspended sentence of 9 months but on appeal, reduced to a conditional discharge.