Unjust Assault Accusations Overturned

Mr. S was shopping at Sainsbury’s when he was unfairly accused of shoplifting by a shop assistant. During the argument that followed, an off-duty police officer witnessed the argument and pulled back on Mr. S, in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. Despite trying to explain his actions and the argument, Mr. S found himself facing charges of theft and assault of an emergency worker.   

Determined to prove his innocence, he contacted us to represent him. Our criminal defence solicitors sprang into action, ready to reveal the bigger picture and uncover the truth of the matter. After meticulously analysing all evidence submitted by the police and the prosecution, our assault solicitors conducted their own thorough legal investigation. During this investigation, our criminal defence solicitors consulted our client’s friends and family members, established his character, and were able to scour whatever recorded footage existed of the event. Our assault solicitors were able to prove that our client was entirely innocent – he never raised a fist towards the police officer, and was wrongly accused of theft by the shop assistant.  

Before the trial even began, our criminal defence solicitors submitted the overwhelming evidence collected to the prosecution and demanded any evidence the prosecution had, that warranted our client’s arrest. The prosecution, forced to accept the truth, were unable to comply with our requests for evidence and had to drop all charges including assault and threats to kill against him. Thanks to a thorough investigation, and our assault solicitor’s insistence and meticulous eye for detail, our defence solicitors were able to secure his innocence and his reputation.  

  What can start off as a disagreement between two people can spiral down into a false arrest, a lengthy trial, and a possible wrongful conviction – depriving you of your freedom and destroying your reputation. If you or someone you know is in a similar situation, please don’t hesitate to contact us now. We’re here to help defend your rights and protect your interests.  

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