What Is Grooming?
Grooming offences can attract substantial press coverage, as we have seen in cases such as the Rotherham grooming gang which continues to cause debate throughout the country. However, not everyone who is accused of grooming is guilty, and therefore it is important to understand what grooming is, the law, and how it is vital to robustly […]
Accused of a Sexual Offence: Will My Case Be Made Public?
A principle concern for many people accused of a sexual offence is the potential for it to be publicised in the news or on social media. At Eventum Legal we understand the anxiety and distress the prospect of this can cause and work closely with our clients to protect their right to privacy and a […]
New Sentencing Guidelines for Strangulation and Suffocation Offences
As of yesterday, 1st January 2025, specific guidance has been issued by the Sentencing Council for judges and Magistrates sentencing defendants convicted of non fatal strangulation and suffocation offences. Sentencing guidelines for strangulation exist for most offences, their purpose is to ensure a consistent and proportionate approach when sentencing offenders, creating a fairness in criminal […]
Domestic Violence: Can I Be Prosecuted If The Complaint Is Withdrawn?
Domestic violence and abuse cases are amongst the highest priority work dealt with in the criminal justice system. Allegations concerning any offences which constitute domestic abuse are taken very seriously by the police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). However, it is not uncommon for complainants in cases which concern allegations of domestic abuse for them […]
No Further Action for Father Falsely Accused of Sexually Assaulting His Daughter
Eventum Legal have successfully defended, at the pre-charge stage of the case, a father who was falsely accused of assault by penetration. The complainant was his biological daughter who was nine years old at the time the offence was alleged to have taken place. Pre-charge engagement with the police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is a critical phase where […]
Increase of Domestic Abuse Allegations at Christmas
Domestic abuse is one of the most commonly reported crimes to the police and there is a surge every year of complaints around Christmas time. Christmas is a time which for many is full of joy and happiness, but for others it can be a period fraught with stress, conflict and vulnerability. The heightened emotions […]
No Further Action for College Student Accused of Rape
Being accused of rape for anyone is extremely distressing, it effects not only the accused but those around them. This was the experience our client had when the police began an investigation following an allegation of rape being made by his first girlfriend at aged 16 years old. In March 2023 our client was arrested and interviewed by Greater Manchester Police on […]
Non-Fatal Strangulation: What to Expect During a Criminal Investigation
Non-fatal strangulation and suffocation are offences in their own right which came into force on 7th June 2022 following the governments landmark Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Serious Crime Act (2015) (SCA). The purpose of the new offences was to enable prosecutions to take place where it is alleged that the accused has strangled or intentionally affected the […]
Jury Trials to be Scrapped to Clear Court Backlogs: Is This Fair to the Defendant?
Excruciating waits for suspects and defendants is evident in almost all criminal cases that are being investigated or prosecuted at the moment. The police, court system and prison system is over ran and understaffed and it is having a truly devastating affect on the administration of justice for all involved; the defendant, complainant, and witnesses. […]