Sexual Offences
Owen Beattie Solicitors have extensive experience and specialism in representing individuals, who are under investigation for, or have been charged with, sexual offences, including rape, sexual assault, historical sexual abuse, indecent images, and sexual offences involving children/minors.
Sexual Offences
Such offences are intricate, complex and sensitive in nature. We therefore work closely with clients, and offer tailored and strategic legal advice from the outset of the initial investigation and interview stage. By adopting a proactive approach, we engage with investigators at the earliest stage possible, in order to bolster a successful defence strategy and provide effective and tailored advice.
Many of our clients facing such allegations have had no prior involvement with the criminal justice system, and Owen Beattie Solicitors frequently represent professionals, such as engineers, teachers, those in management positions and other professionals.
The strategic and tailored approach adopted by Owen Beattie Solicitors in dealing with such offences is complimented by working closely with an experienced and dedicated team, including leading barristers, and a variety of experts, who have the ability to analyse forensic evidence.
Sexual Offences Involving Children/Minors
Owen Beattie Solicitors specialise in providing tailored and dedicated legal advice, and representing individuals, who are subject to, or have been charged with, offences of a sexual nature involving children.
Such offences are often highly complex, sensitive, and emotionally challenging, requiring careful attention and thorough expertise. Owen Beattie Solicitors engage proactively with investigators, and offer expert legal advice from the outset of the investigation and interview, ensuring that a tailored approach and effective defence strategy is adopted at the earliest stage possible.
Many of our clients facing such allegations have had no prior involvement with the criminal justice system, and Owen Beattie Solicitors frequently represent professionals, such as engineers, IT professionals, teachers, those in management positions and a range of other professionals.
The strategic and tailored approach adopted by Owen Beattie Solicitors in dealing with such offences is complimented by working closely with an experienced and dedicated team, including leading barristers, and a variety of experts, who are able to comment on forensic evidence.
Unreported case – representation of a child from initial interview under caution, to Trial, in respect of alleged sexual offences perpetrated on another child. Client was acquitted following Trial by jury.
Unreported case – ongoing representation of a professional from initial interview under caution, to the Court process, in respect of alleged sexual communications with a child.
Unreported case – ongoing representation of a professional from initial interview under caution, in respect of sexual communications with a child. A prosecution decision is currently awaited.
Historical Sexual Abuse
Historical sexual abuse relates to allegations of a sexual nature, which occurred in the past, and may include allegations of rape, sexual assault, or sexual offences involving children. In some cases, the allegations may be from many decades ago.
Owen Beattie Solicitors robustly defend and represent individuals who are subject to investigation and prosecution for alleged historical sexual offences. Such offences are often highly intricate, sensitive, and emotionally challenging, requiring careful attention and thorough expertise.
In particular, we frequently provide strategic legal advice and representation to individuals at initial investigation and interview stage, following notification from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) that an investigation has commenced. We adopt a proactive approach, and liaise with investigators at the earliest possible stage. When clients are faced with allegations of historical sexual abuse, such an approach is vital, in order to secure either a “no prosecution” decision or the most favourable outcome for our clients.
Many of our clients facing such allegations have had no prior involvement with the criminal justice system, and Owen Beattie Solicitors frequently represent professionals, such as engineers, teachers, those in management positions and a range of other professionals.
The strategic and tailored approach adopted by Owen Beattie Solicitors in dealing with such offences is complimented by working closely with an experienced and dedicated team, including leading barristers, and a variety of experts, who have the ability to analyse and comment on forensic evidence.
Unreported case – representation of an elderly individual, accused of historical sexual offences allegedly perpetrated on a family member. Client found not guilty following successful representations to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
Unreported case – representation of a professional, now resident outside of Northern Ireland, from initial interview under caution, accused of historical sexual abuse, including rape, from childhood. A prosecution decision is currently awaited.
Rape and Sexual Assault
Owen Beattie Solicitors have extensive experience and specialism in providing strategic and tailored legal advice and representation to individuals accused of rape and sexual assault.
In particular, we frequently provide strategic legal advice and representation to individuals at initial investigation and interview stage, following notification from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) that an investigation has commenced. We adopt a proactive approach, and liaise with investigators at the earliest possible stage. When clients are faced with allegations of rape or sexual assault, such an approach is vital, in order to secure either a “no prosecution” decision or the most favourable outcome for clients.
Many of our clients facing such allegations have had no prior involvement with the criminal justice system, and Owen Beattie Solicitors frequently represent students and professionals, such as engineers, teachers, those in management positions and other professionals.
The strategic and tailored approach adopted by Owen Beattie Solicitors in dealing with such offences is complimented by working closely with an experienced and dedicated team, including leading barristers, and a variety of experts, who are able to comment on forensic evidence.
Representation of a student, accused of rape, during interviews under caution, resulting in a “no prosecution” decision by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
Unreported case – representation of a professional, now resident outside of Northern Ireland, from initial interview under caution, accused of historical sexual abuse, including rape, from childhood. A prosecution decision is currently awaited.
Indecent Images
Owen Beattie Solicitors are specialised in providing dedicated legal advice and representing individuals who are subject to investigation, or have been charged with offences of possessing, manufacturing or distributing indecent images.
Such offences are intricate, complex and sensitive in nature. In particular, we therefore work closely with clients, and offer tailored and strategic legal advice from the outset of the initial investigation and interview stage, following notification from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) that an investigation has commenced. We adopt a proactive approach, and liaise with investigators at the earliest possible stage. When clients are faced with allegations involving the possession, manufacture or distribution of indecent images, such an approach is vital, in order to secure either a “no prosecution” decision or the most favourable outcome for clients.
Many of our clients facing such allegations have had no prior involvement with the criminal justice system, and Owen Beattie Solicitors frequently represent professionals, such as medical professionals, engineers, teachers, those in management positions and a range of other professionals.
The strategic and tailored approach adopted by Owen Beattie Solicitors in dealing with such offences is complimented by working closely with an experienced and dedicated team, including leading barristers, and a variety of experts, who have the ability to analyse and comment on forensic evidence, such as electronic communication, electronic device data, and the category of the alleged indecent images.
Unreported case – representation of a professional, during interview under caution, in respect of indecent image offences. A prosecution decision is currently awaited.