How Psychological Reports Aid Criminal Proceedings: A Legal Perspective
The connection between psychology and criminal proceedings is deep and multifaceted. Psychology plays a crucial role in various aspects of the legal process, from understanding criminal behaviour to assisting in courtroom procedures and communication between a client and their lawyer. Sexual offending can be complex and because of the nature of the offences, the stigma […]
The Difference Between Indecent Images and Prohibited Images
If you are under investigation for indecent image offences or prohibited image, or you have been charged with an offence the first step to understand exactly what the allegations are, the laws that apply and the types of images which are alleged to be indecent. In today’s digital world the internet opens up endless opportunities […]
What To Expect At A Pre-Trial Review
Has your case been listed for pre-trial review? Are you concerned about what the hearing may entail? Our team have put together this short fact sheet which provides some guidance as to why a pre-trial review may be listed and what happens in the courtroom. Pre-trial reviews are not always necessary, however in cases which […]
Defending Yourself Against a False Allegation: FAQ’s
Defending Yourself Against a False Allegation Being falsely accused of a criminal offence is an overwhelming and distressing experience. Allegations of sexual offences or domestic abuse can have immediate and severe consequences, even before the police reach any conclusions. Many people find themselves unsure of what to do next, whether they will be arrested, and […]
Sexual Offences and Social Media: Connection and Risks
Data from the Home Office has indicated, there were 38,685 recorded incidents of image based sexual abuse (IBSA) in England and Wales in the past year, averaging over 100 offences per day, predominately targeted at children. To be able to understand the severity of this epidemic, it is crucial to digest the sheer scale of […]
Can My Child Sex Conviction Be Disclosed?
If you have been accused or convicted of a sexual offence against a child there are understandably several concerns you may have, one of which is whether your alleged offences will be made public, or disclosed to family and friends. At Eventum Legal we specialise in representing individuals accused of child sex offences including the most serious […]
Russell Brand Charged With Rape: What Will Happen Next?
What Happens When You Are Charged With Sexual Assault and Rape? After a lengthy police investigation Russell Brand has been charged with rape and sexual assault with offences alleged to have been committed between 1999-2005. The charges will be made under both the Sexual Offences Act 1956 and Sexual Offences Act 2003 due to when they are said to have occurred. Mr Brand […]
Specialist Youth Representation
All eyes have been on the new Netflix documentary Adolescence, the story of a 13 year old who is arrested and taken into police custody for murder. There has been a lot of controversy over how realistic the portrayal of the teens arrest and time spent in custody is, in this blog we explain exactly […]
Self Defence in Domestic Violence Cases FAQ’s
Being accused of domestic violence carries huge consequences including damage to your career, family relationships, your health and reputation. What can make the accusation much worse is when you have acted in self defence during a domestic incident and you are in fact the victim. Historically, domestic abuse has been understood as a predominantly male-perpetrated […]
What Is The Maximum Sentence In The Magistrates Court?
What Is The Maximum Sentence In The Magistrates Court? Magistrates Courts have sentencing powers that allow them to impose a range of sentences, including unlimited fines, bans, community orders and prior to November 2024 up to 6 months’ custody, depending on the offence. However, for those convicted after November 2024 for a single either-way offence, the sentence […]