Rape Solicitors for Criminal Defence to accusations of Rape, Attempted Rape & assault by penetration

A Rape Defence Solicitor is an experienced criminal defence lawyer specialising in cases involving accusations of sexual acts that took place without consent.

If you are accused of a serious crime such as rape or attempted rape, you must seek the immediate help of a criminal defence lawyer who will be able to provide you with the essential advice and support that you will need. Allegations of rape or attempted rape are both serious and emotive and can be extremely damaging.

If accusations such as these have been made against you, it is vital that you are represented by a highly-skilled lawyer with a proven track record of successfully defending allegations of this nature. Draycott Browne has an exceptional team of Rape Defence Solicitors, who will deal with your case discreetly and sensitively.

Don’t think that just because you are innocent you won’t need a solicitor. No matter what the circumstances are you will need someone with the appropriate technical knowledge on your side, fighting your corner. You are entitled to a solicitor from the moment of your arrest and legal representation at this stage may make all the difference to the outcome of your case.

Cases such as these can be lengthy and complex, with issues surrounding consent difficult to unravel. At Draycott Browne, our expertise is second to none and we have a formidable reputation for successfully defending our clients against criminal complaints of this kind.

Don’t delay. If you have been accused of rape, attempted rape, or assault by penetration, contact Draycott Browne's sexual offence solicitors on +44 (0)161 228 2244 today.

What am I being accused of?

Rape, attempted rape and assault by penetration are all serious crimes that carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

What is the definition of rape?

Under Section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, rape is defined as a person’s intentional penetration of another person’s vagina, anus or mouth with his penis, where consent is not given and the perpetrator does not reasonably believe that consent was given.

Rape offences prosecuted under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 in England and Wales include:

Rape
Inciting sexual activity without consent.
Sexual activity without consent
Sexual assault

Rape can apply to heterosexual sexual activity or same-sex sexual activity.

Assault by penetration is defined under Section 2 of the Sexual Offences Act as a person using part of their body or anything else to intentionally penetrate the vagina or anus of another person, where the penetration is sexual, consent has not been given and the perpetrator does not reasonably believe that consent was given.

The question of consent is vital in such allegations and you must instruct a legal team with the expertise required to thoroughly examine the evidence, consider the steps that were taken to establish consent and determine how reasonable the belief of that consent was.

What are the penalties for rape?

To reflect the extremely serious nature of these crimes, along with an increased focus on the victims, sentencing for many sex offences has increased in recent years. The maximum sentence for rape, attempted rape and assault by penetration is life imprisonment.

Aggravated features including instances where someone has used their reputation, power or position of trust to carry out a serious sexual assault can also lead to harsher sentences being carried out.

The offences of rape and assault by penetration will be dealt with by the Crown Court.

How we can help you defend rape allegations

It is imperative that you seek immediate legal advice from a trusted firm of solicitors, which has the experience and expertise in defending rape allegations.

We will be able to help you with the following:

Police station attendance
Securing bail on your behalf
Thoroughly prepare you defence for trial
Providing you with first class representation in court
Protecting your reputation
Helping with the appeals process, where necessary

Our aim is to achieve the best outcome possible for your circumstances and will pursue this with a commitment that is second to none.

24 Hour Availability

Arrests are rarely anticipated, which is why we are available around the clock, seven days a week, 365 days of the year, to assist you at the police station, whenever you need us.

Legal Aid

Legal fees can be an unexpected cost that you many struggle to afford, but legal aid, can relieve financial stress during your case, leaving you to focus on what matters. Our solicitors can advise you on your eligibility and will guide you through the process of applying for legal aid, giving you the best chance of a successful application.

CONTACT DRAYCOTT BROWNE SOLICITORS TODAY

When faced with the accusation of a crime as serious as rape or attempted rape, it is imperative that you seek the best legal services available to you.

Contact our Sexual Offence Solicitors in Manchester today by calling 0161 228 2244. If you would like us to contact you, simply fill in our online enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible.

The Sexual Offence team at Draycott Browne is highly regarded, nationally across the legal profession and is noted for consistently delivering positive results. Our Criminal Solicitors in Manchester possess a breadth of technical knowledge across Sexual Offences that will provide you with the expertise required when facing such sensitive allegations and investigation by the police.

As one of the nation's leading Criminal Defence Law Firms, we regularly act for clients in London and throughout the North West including Manchester and Liverpool, who need expert legal representation and advocacy following allegations of sexual offences, or where charges have been brought by the police. By entrusting your case to us, you can be assured that you will be working with a team of highly skilled and experienced Sexual offence Solicitors who have a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the law.

Our legal team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, With your freedom at stake, If you or somebody you know has been arrested and needs expert legal representation, call Draycott Browne today on +44 (0)161 266 7083 or complete our contact form, for the very best criminal defence for allegations of sexual offence.

We work across Manchester and the wider northwest so if you are looking for quality legal representation, contact our team of Sexual Assault Solicitors today on +44 (0)161 266 7083 or complete our online enquiry form above.