Case studies

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 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
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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 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
False Rape Allegation Dropped by Police

Our client was accused of rape by a woman who he was having a casual relationship with. We worked hard to sift through hundreds of messages and pictures in order to highlight the fact the two were clearly in a consensual sexual relationship.

Police StationInvestigation discontinued with no further actionDate posted: 30 Apr 2024
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Jamie Dickson| Solicitor
False Rape Allegation Dropped by Police

South Wales Police drop a false rape allegation against our young client following comprehensive written submissions. Our client was falsely accused by his ex-girlfriend of failing to stop after she withdrew her consent.

Police StationInvestigation discontinued with no further actionDate posted: 17 Apr 2024
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Nick Ives| Director
Common Assault on a Child - Police Drop Case

Our client was invited to attend a voluntary police interview in relation to an alleged assault against his young son. We provided expert legal advice and representation which resulted in the investigation concluding promptly with a decision to not take the matter any further.

Police StationInvestigation discontinued with no further actionDate posted: 10 Nov 2025
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Molly Lafferty| Paralegal
Elderly Client Not Guilty of Child Sexual Offence

Our client was accused of sexually assaulting his granddaughter in 2020 when she was just 7 years old. The case involved pre-recorded cross-examination of the child and complex disclosure issues. Finally, 5 years after the allegation was made, he was found not guilty by a jury.

Crown CourtNot guilty verdict - client exoneratedDate posted: 29 Oct 2025
Profile image of Mary Monson Solicitors criminal lawyer Nicola Tyers
Nicola Tyers| Associate Solicitor
Client Not Guilty of Repeated Sexual Abuse

Our client was accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a child who was fostered by his parents, over 10 years prior. We scrutinised the evidence and highlighted major inconsistencies in her account, resulting in the jury finding him Not Guilty of all counts.

Crown CourtNot guilty verdict - client exoneratedDate posted: 29 Oct 2025
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Nicola Tyers| Associate Solicitor
Client with Dementia Not Guilty of Sexual Assault

Our elderly client was accused of sexual assault. From our first meeting, it was clear to us that he was suffering with dementia. We obtained evidence to confirm this and successfully applied for the case to be stopped. Not Guilty verdicts were returned in respect of all charges.

Crown CourtNot guilty verdict - client exoneratedDate posted: 24 Oct 2025
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Joseph Kotrie-Monson| Executive Director