Case studies

Case Dropped against Client accused of Common Assault

Our client had been accused of assaulting his ex-partner after an argument broke out regarding their son. It was clear that the complainant's account was not entirely consistent with what had actually happened and our specialist lawyer ensured that the case went no further.

Police StationCase discontinued by the prosecutionDate posted: 17 Mar 2023
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Thomas O'Brien| Senior Paralegal
Man Acquitted of Wilfully Assaulting 9-Month-Old Baby

Our client was acquitted of child cruelty following an accusation that he wilfully assaulted his son causing a broken leg. After listening to his evidence, hearing the expert cross-examination by his barrister and considering our expert reports, a jury found him Not Guilty.

Crown CourtNot guilty verdict - client exoneratedDate posted: 30 Sept 2025
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Sara Longden| Associate Director
MMS Persuade CPS to Remove Sexual Assault Charge

Our client was charged with sexual assault after having an adverse reaction to magic mushrooms. We persuaded the prosecution to remove the charge by proving that he did not have any intention to commit the offence as he had suffered an unexpected adverse reaction to the drugs.

Crown CourtProsecution agreed to reduced charge - no prisonDate posted: 07 Feb 2026
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Liam Kotrie| Executive Director
Client Avoids Court After Assaulting A Bouncer

Our client assaulted a bouncer after being denied entry into a nightclub. One of our expert defence lawyers represented him at his police interview and persuaded the police to deal with the matter by way of a caution which meant that he avoided court and a criminal conviction.

Police StationClient received a caution- case did not proceed to courtDate posted: 07 Feb 2026
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Molly Lafferty| Paralegal
Community Order for Possessing an Offensive Weapon

Our 18-year-old client pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon. After a 2-year wait, we presented exceptional mitigation at his sentence hearing which showed that he had turned his life around during that time and resulted in him receiving a non-custodial sentence.

Crown CourtNon-custodial sentence - no prisonDate posted: 07 Feb 2026
Client Avoids Custody For Distributing Indecent Images

Our client avoided custody and was sentenced to a community order for distributing indecent images. This was due to persuasive mitigation that we compiled, including references, an expert report, and letters from his therapist which showed that the offending was out of character.

Crown CourtNon-custodial sentence - no prisonDate posted: 07 Feb 2026
Profile image of Mary Monson Solicitors criminal lawyer Thomas Obrien
Thomas O'Brien| Senior Paralegal
Sexual Assault of a Child - NFA

Our client attended a police interview after being accused of touching a child sexually. We represented him and carefully drafted a prepared statement which confirmed that he was innocent. In the end, the police informed our client that they would be taking no further action.

Police StationInvestigation discontinued with no further actionDate posted: 07 Feb 2026
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Molly Lafferty| Paralegal
Client investigated for forgery - No Further Action

MMS represented a professional lady accused of forging fraudulent prescriptions. She instructed our firm soon after her first interview. We submitted detailed representations with supporting evidence to the police. The case was eventually dropped with No Further Action.

Police StationInvestigation discontinued with no further actionDate posted: 04 Feb 2026
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Alex Chowdhury| Director
MMS client receives Community Order for drug supply

Our client was a young man involved in supply of controlled drugs. Although the prosecution tried to suggest his involvement was more serious, following careful mitigation argued by MMS, the court accepted he was in the lowest category and sentenced him to a community order.

Magistrates CourtNon-custodial sentence - no prisonDate posted: 26 Oct 2025
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Alex Chowdhury| Director
Client accused of sexual assault - No Further Action

Our client was accused of touching the bottoms of two teenagers at a family music festival. Having attended with his wife and child, our client was shocked and denied the allegations. We gave expert advice to our client throughout and rightfully the police took no further action.

Police StationInvestigation discontinued with no further actionDate posted: 23 Jun 2023
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Joseph Kotrie-Monson| Executive Director