Wrongly Accused of Robbery and ABH by Abusive Ex: How Justice Was Finally Served

Our clients, Ms F and her son Mr F, were left in limbo for years after facing a false accusation that led to serious charges of robbery and ABH. The case stemmed from an incident involving Ms F’s ex-partner, who alleged that the pair assaulted him and stole his phone. However, the truth was far more complex, and the relentless work from our experienced criminal defence solicitors helped to dispute the allegations and uncover vital evidence that pointed to a very different story.

The incident began when Ms F attempted to retrieve a phone she had previously given to the complainant which he refused to return. Accompanied by her son and nephew, she went to his home to ask for it back. He later made a false accusation, telling police that the three attacked him and took a mobile phone from his pocket—leading to charges of robbery and ABH.

During their police interviews, Ms F explained that she had only tried to retrieve her property but hadn’t found the phone and left without it. Mr F maintained that he had only acted in self-defence after being pushed. The complainant’s version of events didn’t add up, and our experienced defence solicitors sought to challenge the inconsistencies in his story.

From the outset, our criminal defence solicitors recognised that this was more than just a disagreement over a phone. We launched a comprehensive investigation into the complainant’s background, determined to expose the context behind the false accusation of robbery and ABH. What we uncovered was a disturbing pattern of abuse and manipulation.
The complainant had previously been investigated for domestic violence against Ms F and had convictions related to drug use, which seriously undermined his credibility. At the time of the alleged robbery, Ms F was already involved in a separate domestic abuse case in which she was the victim and he was the accused.

Our defence solicitors pushed for full disclosure, combed through records, and highlighted the history of abusive behaviour that led up to this incident. Through evidence such as police reports and photographs of previous injuries, they built up a strong defence case that cast serious doubt on the complainant’s motives.

After nearly five years of delays and adjournments, we finally brought the case before a jury. By then, the CPS could no longer ignore the weight of our evidence. Thanks to a strong and well-prepared defence that laid out the full picture, the complainant’s credibility shredded, and the prosecution had no choice but to offer no evidence.

The results were not guilty verdicts for both Ms F and Mr F, finally putting an end to years of stress and uncertainty caused by a false accusation. Our defence lawyers remained committed to uncovering the truth, ensuring that justice prevailed and our clients could finally put their ordeal behind them.
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