Providing you with a strong legal team when you are at your most vulnerable
At Eventum Legal, our specialist sexual offence lawyers act for clients facing sexual offence allegations in Leicester and across the East Midlands.
If you are under investigation for rape, sexual assault, indecent images or sexual offences against children, you are facing one of the most serious situations the criminal law can present.
A conviction for sexual offences of this kind can bring a lengthy prison sentence, notification requirements and consequences that reach into every part of your life.
Our sexual offence solicitors understand what is at stake for anyone accused of sexual offences of this kind. We provide a strategic, discreet and robust defence, protecting your legal rights from the first contact with the police through to the conclusion of any criminal proceedings.
Most of the clients we represent have never been accused of anything before. They have no experience of the criminal justice system and no idea what happens next.
Part of our role is to remove that uncertainty. We explain each stage clearly, so clients always understand where a case stands and what comes next.
We act for clients across Leicester, and our team is contactable for police station advice around the clock, including at weekends.
Sexual offences are prosecuted rigorously, and the earlier we are involved, the more we can do. If you need urgent expert legal advice about sexual offence allegations in Leicester, contact our team today. We can provide immediate support and legal representation when you need it most.
Being accused of a sexual offence is overwhelming, and many clients tell us the waiting for the outcome of the police investigation is the hardest part. Allegations of this nature carry a heavy stigma and can damage your reputation, your career and your closest relationships long before a court has heard any evidence.
Police recorded 217,567 sexual offences in England and Wales in the year ending March 2026, a rise of 4% on the previous year. Prosecutions for sexual offences continue to increase, and the Crown Prosecution Service frequently pursues criminal charges where the evidence is limited or entirely disputed.
The first sign of an investigation is often officers arriving at your home or workplace to make an arrest. Sometimes the first contact is a telephone call inviting you to attend a voluntary interview.
Either way, the position is serious and the advice is the same. Never attend a voluntary interview without experienced legal representation beside you, because what is said in that room shapes everything that follows.
Our dedicated criminal defence team liaises directly with the police, the National Crime Agency and other investigating bodies on your behalf, ensuring your legal rights are protected and your account is properly presented.
We represent clients accused of rape, sexual assault, historic sexual offences, familial sexual offences, sexual communication with a child, grooming and indecent images offences.
Every case is different, so every defence strategy we build reflects the individual circumstances before us, rather than a template applied to all sexual offence cases.
We also make robust representations about restrictive court orders, including sexual harm prevention orders and sexual risk orders, which can otherwise affect your day-to-day life for years to come.
You are entitled to free legal advice at the police station. That entitlement applies whether you have been arrested or invited to attend voluntarily, and it applies at any hour of the day or night.
You can also choose your own solicitor at any point during arrest or detention. You do not have to accept the duty solicitor if you would prefer specialist sexual offence defence representation.
Before any interview, our sexual offence solicitors seek disclosure from the investigating officer so that we understand what is alleged and what material the police say supports it. We then discuss this with you and advise you on how to respond.
Police station representation is the stage at which a case can most often be shaped, and sometimes resolved, before criminal charges are ever brought. Good police station advice early is worth far more than damage limitation later.
Sexual offences cannot be charged by the police alone. Every file must go to the Crown Prosecution Service, which applies a two-stage test considering the strength of the evidence and whether a prosecution is in the public interest.
That creates a genuine opportunity. Written representations made before the charging decision can address weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, identify material the police have not obtained, and set out why the evidential test is not met.
Our solicitors work to secure and review time-sensitive evidence at this stage, including CCTV, phone data, and messages that may be deleted or overwritten if nobody requests them quickly enough.
Specialised Expertise
Choosing Eventum Legal offers unparalleled advantages, thanks to our deep specialisation in sexual offence allegations. Our team excels in crafting personalised defence strategies, informed by our extensive legal knowledge and continuous learning.
Compassionate Support
Facing accusations of sexual offences can be an emotionally taxing experience. At Eventum Legal, we prioritise providing compassionate support to our clients, ensuring that they feel understood and respected throughout the legal process. We strive to make the process as stress-free as possible.
Commitment to Achieving
The team at Eventum Legal is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. This commitment is reflected in our meticulous preparation of your case, our strategic approach to your defence, and our relentless pursuit of justice on your behalf.
Rape carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Sexual assault carries a maximum of 10 years. These are among the most serious criminal offences on the statute book, and sexual offences of this seriousness demand a defence prepared with genuine care.
Consent sits at the heart of most sexual offences, and it is for the prosecution to prove its absence. The burden of proof rests entirely with the Crown Prosecution Service, and the standard is proof beyond a reasonable doubt, so that the jury are sure that the accused is guilty.
Allegations of rape are investigated by specialist units, and our sexual offence solicitors are used to dealing with them. We conduct a detailed review and preserve the evidence that matters. This may include communication records, social media activity, medical reports, financial transactions, CCTV footage and witness statements.
We take a proactive approach to sexual offence defence, engaging early wherever possible to prevent a case from progressing to a charge.
Investigations into indecent images usually begin when police receive intelligence that files have been accessed, uploaded, or downloaded through a platform such as Kik, WhatsApp, Facebook, or MegaNZ.
Officers identify a suspect through an IP address, an email address, or a telephone number linked to the activity, and then generally obtain a search warrant before seizing devices from a home, vehicle, or workplace.
The police may only search the locations specified in the warrant. Where they go beyond it, the evidence gathered may have been unlawfully obtained, and our defence lawyers examine this closely.
Seized devices are forensically examined, and the results often form the basis of the prosecution’s case. Challenging how that evidence was obtained, attributed and interpreted is frequently where these criminal offences are won or lost.
The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 made it a criminal offence to share private sexual images without consent and with the intent to cause distress. Allegations of this kind have risen sharply alongside smartphone and social media use.
From 31 January 2024, the Online Safety Act 2023 widened the law considerably, creating four new offences and capturing conduct such as deepfake imagery and downblousing. The 2015 Act continues to apply to historic allegations.
Clients accused of these sexual offences are dealing with highly personal material, and the cases are rarely as straightforward as the prosecution suggests. Our criminal defence solicitors provide expert representation in both the magistrates’ court and the Crown Court.
For teachers, doctors, nurses and lawyers, an allegation threatens a career as well as liberty. Regulatory proceedings frequently run alongside the criminal investigation, and each influences the other.
Our team has substantial experience representing professional clients facing both police or NCA investigations and action by their regulator, and we provide clear advice on how the two interact.
We regularly liaise with the Disclosure and Barring Service, the General Medical Council, the General Dental Council, the General Optical Council, the Health and Care Professions Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Social Work England, the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Teaching Regulation Agency.
Maintaining a consistent approach across both processes is essential. An account given carelessly to a regulator can cause lasting damage to the criminal defence, and the reverse is equally true.
If a case is charged, it begins at the magistrates’ court and, for the most serious sexual offences, is sent to the Crown Court for trial. We prepare thoroughly for both, including detailed work on cross-examination to test the evidence against you.
Legal aid may be available for court representation depending on the offences alleged and your financial circumstances. We explain the funding position clearly at the outset so there are no surprises later.
Getting the right legal support at the earliest stage matters enormously. Our specialist solicitors provide expert legal representation from the first police station interview through to trial.
We offer a free and non-judgmental initial consultation. You can call us or request a call back, and everything you tell us is strictly confidential.
We understand the complexities of sexual offence cases and the in-depth knowledge they demand, and we are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for every client we represent in Leicester and across the country.
Contact our sexual offence defence team today for free, confidential advice about sexual offences and how we can help.
Got a question? We’re here to help.
The most serious sexual offences include rape, assault by penetration, sexual activity with a child and offences involving indecent images of children. These are governed by the Sexual Offences Act 2003, and for historic offences the Sexual Offences Act 1956, and tried in the Crown Court.
Yes. Police cannot charge with sexual offences themselves. Every case must be referred to the Crown Prosecution Service, which decides whether to bring criminal charges.
There is no requirement for corroboration. A complainant’s account alone can be enough to bring a case, which is precisely why gathering and testing the surrounding evidence matters so much to the defence.
There is no time limit for serious sexual offences. Historic sexual offences dating back decades are regularly prosecuted, and we represent clients facing exactly those cases.
