Rape is one of the most common sexual crimes, alongside assault by penetration and sexual assault, according to the Sexual Offence Act 2003. This kind of crime is definitely against the law and persons accused and found guilty of such crimes can face many years of imprisonment. Our rape solicitors in London are at your disposal with immediate legal advice if you have been accused of such crimes. Also, feel free to talk to one of our criminal defence solicitors in London and ask for immediate legal support if you are a victim of rape.
 

 
Unwanted sexual intercourse with a person is considered rape. In many cases, rape is connected to physical assault and/or murder, but this means that other charges can be brought, and the penalties are more severe. Below you can find extra information about the definition of rape:
 

It is crucial to ask for the legal support of our rape solicitors in London who have a wide experience in such cases and who can help you from the very beginning of your case. Do not hesitate to get in touch with our criminal lawyers in London and find out more about how they can help in rape accusation cases.

On the other hand, you may contact our fraud solicitors in London if your business is implicated in specific crimes. You can rely on the support and legal representation provided by one of our serious fraud solicitors in London.
 

 
The first thing to do is to contact our rape solicitors in London as this case is quite complex, just like the laws in UK. We remind that the consequences in rape cases are extremely severe, and if the case is complicated, an offender can face life imprisonment. Having ample experience in rape and sexual assault cases, our criminal solicitors in London can immediately take your case and discuss it with you as soon as rape charges have been brought to you. Also, our murder solicitors in London can intervene if the case is more than complicated and if manslaughter is involved. Sexual offence cases are extremely sensitive and serious, therefore, you can rely on our complete confidence and legal support, mentioning that our rape solicitors in London can represent your case in a court of law.

Our legal aid solicitors in London are at your disposal if you are implicated in a rape case and cannot afford the costs of a lawyer. We can tell you more about the eligibility criteria.
 

 
Witnesses in rape cases are suggested to get in touch with the police and also ask for the support of a criminal defence lawyer in London who can provide immediate legal advice and who can explain the applicable legislation in this case, alongside your rights. Witnesses of rape cases have a special status and their identity can be kept private, as they have such rights. Also, the testimony of a witness in a rape or sexual assault case will weigh a lot, especially if the offender denies all the charges. Do not hesitate to get in touch with a rape solicitor in London and ask for immediate legal advice if you are a witness in a sexual offence case.
 

 
Historic sex crime accusations refer to the persons involved in sexual offences that happened years ago and for which there wasn’t enough evidence to have a verdict in this sense. This kind of accusation may involve rape cases and other sexual assault offences, however, the reputation of persons involved in such situations may be irreparably dented, especially if such accusations are registered for many years without solid evidence.

If new accusations have been brought, and if testimonies about past situations are presented in the court of law, there are numerous chances for offenders to receive a hard verdict and to pay for the past offences. In any case, our criminal defence solicitors in London are here to provide immediate legal advice and assistance in front of the authorities. More than that, the defence can be based on the fact that the legislation is in continuous change, so historic sex crime accusations might be hard to demonstrate.  
 

Another rather serious case that may appear at a given time is that in which minors are abused even by those who should guide them or take care of them. Teachers, hospital staff, or care home staff could be some of these people. Not only are the accusations serious, but the consequences are those that can turn the life of an entire family upside down.

Unfortunately, such cases can be discovered after a very long time, when the parents realize that something is wrong with their child or children. It is recommended to act immediately, even if the situation is overwhelming, and to ask for specialist help from our rape solicitors in London. We mention here that cases of this kind are heard in the Magistrates' Court or the Crown Court, depending on how serious the accusations are.

Also, people who are found guilty of sexual abuse of minors can receive 5 years of imprisonment. However, if the sexual abuse involved people with mental disabilities, then the guilty persons can spend more than 5 years in prison.
 

A sexual act can only take place with the consent of those involved. Otherwise, if one of the partners does not agree, or is even forced to do so, it means that there is rape or sexual abuse, depending on the case and severity.

There are many cases of rape involving people with mental disabilities, who unfortunately cannot express their consent regarding a sexual act. Thus, the chances that this act will turn into rape are very high. We recommend that you talk to our criminal defence solicitors in London and act immediately if a case of rape is brought to your attention. Our rape solicitors can guide and represent you from a legal point of view.
 

On the other hand, there are also cases in which an individual is unjustly accused of rape. Thus, such a person is not only accused of sexual abuse but can also be arrested, until proven otherwise. Such cases are quite complex, and a lawyer will collaborate with the investigators of the respective case and analyze the evidence brought.

Statements of the accusers will be heard and decisions will be made regarding defence strategies. If the evidence presented does not support the case, then the person accused of rape can be released from arrest, and the respective case will be further investigated. Even so, it must be remembered that the people who bring such accusations are protected by the law and must constantly collaborate with the authorities until the case is concluded. We also recommend here the legal support offered by our criminal lawyers in London.
 

In cases of rape accusations, voluntary police interviews can take place. Thus, individuals suspected of rape can be invited to the police to give statements. This means that the respective persons are not in police custody, but they are obliged to cooperate with the authorities in this regard. But if there is a refusal for a voluntary interview, the police may consider this suspicious and therefore there are chances of arrest.

In this case, too, we advise you to contact one of our rape solicitors in London and get a clear idea of the charges brought, as well as the rights you have before a police interview. We can advise you from a legal point of view right from the moment you learn of the accusations.

The following statistical data for UK might interest you:
 

If you have been accused of sexual offences like rape, it is mandatory to ask for the legal support of our rape solicitors in London. Please feel free to contact us right away.