Sexual Assault
We offer professional, friendly legal advice and representation in courts throughout Scotland.
Over 30 years experience as Criminal Defence Lawyers
Sexual assault allegations are extremely serious – if you are wrongly accused or convicted of committing a sexual assault, the consequences for you and your family can be catastrophic. If you are facing an allegation of sexual assault, it is essential that you instruct an expert team of sexual offences solicitors to thoroughly prepare your case and skilfully present the case in court in order to protect your interests.
The experienced criminal defence lawyers at McGovern Reid are on hand to provide professional, strategic legal advice from the beginning of the case. Whether you requirement our expertise for a police interview or to represent you at the trial, our solicitors are experts at what they do. We will work tirelessly on your behalf to ensure that your rights are protected throughout your dealings with the police, the prosecution and at court. We are happy to accepted instructions on both a privately funded basis and through the Legal Aid scheme.
We are available 24/7 through our dedicated helpline 01698 359 550 which is always manned by one of our solicitors or by using our online contact form.
Expert Sexual Assault Solicitors in Glasgow, Hamilton, Airdrie and Lanark
The definition of sexual assault can be found in section 3 of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 which states:
1. If a person (“A”)—
(a) without another person (“B”) consenting, and(b) without any reasonable belief that B consents,
does any of the things mentioned in subsection (2), then A commits an offence, to be known as the offence of sexual assault.
2. Those things are, that A—
(a) penetrates sexually, by any means and to any extent, either intending to do so or reckless as to whether there is penetration, the vagina, anus or mouth of B,(b) intentionally or recklessly touches B sexually,(c) engages in any other form of sexual activity in which A, intentionally or recklessly, has physical contact (whether bodily contact or contact by means of an implement and whether or not through clothing) with B,(d) intentionally or recklessly ejaculates semen onto B,(e) intentionally or recklessly emits urine or saliva onto B sexually.
When deciding whether a sexual assault has taken place including whether the offence is a sexual assault (or, alternatively a common law assault), consideration will be given to:
- Any contact between the accused and complainer;- The part of the body which was touched;- The context of the alleged offence;- What, if anything, was said at the time of alleged offence;- Any other relevant circumstances surrounding the incident.
Contact our Sexual Offences Solicitors in Glasgow, Wishaw, Hamilton and Lanark, Scotland
Our sexual assault lawyers service clients across Glasgow, Lanarkshire and the surrounding areas.We are experts in defending those accused of sexual offences, including sexual assault.
We are expert solicitor-advocate and solicitors with an expert reputation across the justice system.
You can contact our team on 01698 359 550 or by using the enquiry contact form.
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