Case studies

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
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
Profile image of Mary Monson Solicitors criminal lawyer Jamie Dickson
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| Associate 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
Profile image of Mary Monson Solicitors criminal lawyer Nicola Tyers
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
Conditional Caution for Possession of Prohibited Images

Our client was found to have prohibited images on his devices. He instructed us following his first police interview and we advised and supported him throughout the investigation. This resulted in the police agreeing to resolve the matter out of court with a conditional caution.

Police StationClient received a caution- case did not proceed to courtDate posted: 07 Oct 2025
Profile image of Mary Monson Solicitors criminal lawyer Sara Longden
Sara Longden| Associate Director
Carer Acquitted of Sexual Accusations Made by a Patient

Our client was accused of sexually assaulting a patient under his care. He denied the allegation. We represented our client from the date of his first interview under caution, and throughout the criminal proceedings, until he was found Not Guilty following a trial by jury.

Crown CourtNot guilty verdict - client exoneratedDate posted: 19 Sept 2025
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Robert Bailey | Alumni
No Further Action Taken Against Client Accused of Rape

Our client was arrested following an allegation of rape made by his housemate and he approached our firm after his first interview under caution. We provided expert legal advice and drafted a prepared statement which ultimately led to the police taking No Further Action.

Police StationInvestigation discontinued with no further actionDate posted: 19 Sept 2025
Profile image of Mary Monson Solicitors criminal lawyer Liam Kotrie
Liam Kotrie| Director