Our client was charged with three counts of rape—an accusation that could have destroyed his life. If convicted, he faced a lengthy prison sentence and lifelong registration on the sex offenders list. The allegations stemmed from a relationship that had lasted several years but had ended badly due to frequent arguments. The situation escalated when our client discovered messages on the complainant’s phone, revealing that she had been seeing someone else behind his back.
In shock, our client asked the complainant to leave his home. However, instead of leaving, she contacted the police and accused him of multiple rape charges. He was arrested and taken into custody, facing the possibility of severe legal consequences. Aware of the gravity of the situation, he immediately sought help from our experienced criminal defence solicitors.
From the very start, we knew the stakes were high and took swift action. Our defence solicitors demanded disclosure of the initial complaint, which led to a critical discovery—the complainant had previously made similar accusations against a neighbour but later withdrew her statement. We also conducted a thorough review of phone records, searching for any indication of distress or mistreatment. Instead, the messages depicted a normal, stable relationship, contradicting her claims of rape. Additionally, our client’s mother, who lived with them, provided a statement confirming that their relationship had been positive and that she had never witnessed any abusive behaviour.
A major turning point came when the complainant alleged that our client had threatened her with a knife. However, when the police searched the property, they found no evidence to support this life threatening claim. This glaring inconsistency further weakened the prosecution’s case, reinforcing our client’s innocence.