Indecent Communications
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There are a number of potential charges when dealing with indecent communications such as Section 7(1) of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009, as well as Section 7(2) of the same act which covers a person to see or hear an indecent communication. If you have been accused of one of theseoffences, please get in touch with one of our specialist sexual offences defence lawyers immediately.
Our expert sexual offences solicitors are highly experienced in defending clients in such cases, and our team will work closely with you to devise then execute a strategy that will achieve the best possible outcome in your case.
Sexual Communication Lawyers Hamilton, Airdrie, Bishopbriggs and Lanark
Indecent communication involves either written or verbal communication to another person without their consent and where is no reasonable belief the complainer was consenting.
The prosecution must prove that either that the communication was made for the sexual gratification of the accused or to humiliate, distress or alarm the complainer.
The communication can take the form of a letter, email, audio recordings or even a voice note.
Communicating Indecently with a Child Defence Lawyer Glasgow, Bishopbriggs, Hamilton and Lanark
Section 24 of the 2009 Act deals with communicating indecently with young children (under 13) and Section 34 makes it an offence to communicate indecently with an older children (from ages 13 to 15). These offences often involved covert or undercover police operations or have been undertaken by vigilante groups, styling themselves as “paedophile hunters”.
The police and the court take these offences extremely seriously and it is therefore important.
Any sexual offence towards a minor is taken very seriously, and it is important you seek advice as soon as you are aware of allegations made against you from an experienced sexual offences defence solicitor.
Indecent Communications Legal Advice in Glasgow, Bishopbriggs, Hamilton and Airdrie
McGovern Reid are highly experienced in sexual offence cases. We appreciate there are two sides to every story and we will work closely with you to build an expert team to represent your interests.
We accept instructions on both a privately funded and Legal Aid basis. We operate a 24/7 legal helpline, giving you access your solicitor when you need it. Call us on 016983 59 550 or by completing our online enquiry form.
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