Indecent Images Solicitors for Police Stations & Court

indecent images solicitors

Our indecent images solicitors don't accept that a seized computer is an open-and-shut case.

When police knock at the door for the first time, it can change your life in an instant. The stigma and the worry about what may happen can be incredibly stressful. But there's a big difference between police suspecting you and actual evidence which stacks up in court.

Even if the case against you is overwhelming, representation from expert indecent images lawyers can help you avoid prison. Getting the right advice early can help you avoid conviction and protect your reputation.

Indecent images investigations affect family, careers & mental health

An indecent images case can bring major stress to the person who it targets, especially if he or she has never been in trouble with police before.

Police involvement is often a new and unpleasant experience. People feel like they are being marked out by police as guilty from the very start, even if they've done nothing wrong.

There is often an effect on family members, especially if social services have become involved, and professionals in the situation can seem uncaring about the effects of the investigation.

People can be afraid of damage to their careers, about local news, or even about the possibility of prison. Not knowing what to expect next can make the situation feel even worse.

An indecent images allegation can badly affect a person's mental health, and people don't always realise how much they are suffering. They also often try to protect family members by not telling them about the problem, and suffering in silence. Even if it's for noble reasons, secrecy isn't a good idea.

Embarrassment and inexperience makes the process harder

Indecent images solicitors know that these cases are made more difficult because of the stigma which surrounds them. Just the police being involved can result in an undeserved sense of shame.

Social services and police sometimes take an overly aggressive approach in order to avoid criticism. Parental access to children is sometimes restricted, which can harm their development.

People in this situation can also be vulnerable or suggestible because of their inexperience. They may be naive with police, who they may think are there to help them.

Even police and prosecutors often don't understand the technical evidence or the law. Non-specialist indecent images lawyers are often not much better.

After the police become involved, the shock and embarrassment can make people feel isolated, stressed, or just too overwhelmed to take steps to get legal help.

In some cases a person can start to become fatalistic and imagine the worst, even if this is not how things usually end up.

Win rate: 72%
Experience: 40yrs
Availability: 24/7

Our criminal solicitors fight to win our clients’ cases and the proof is our results. Where a client doesn’t admit the allegation we win at trial or get the case dropped beforehand in 72% of cases.
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Liam Kotrie
Director

Don't despair - Having decent lawyers improves your chances.

Being involved in an indecent images case doesn't mean you have to feel beaten. Having a firm of specialist indecent images solicitors can make things considerably better.

It's important to understand that not every case inevitably goes to court. Indecent images lawyers are used to pressuring police and the CPS to consider the case being discontinued, especially in low level cases.

Even if a case goes to court, it's not a foregone conclusion that a person will be found guilty. Experienced indecent images solicitors will analyse the evidence and tell you if you have a case. If they expose weaknesses in the prosecution case, they may be able to persuade them to drop it before it reaches trial. If not, a good indecent images solicitor may help you get a not guilty verdict.

Prison is not inevitable, even if you plead guilty. Even if there are serious images or distribution, if indecent images lawyers can show there have been mental health issues, the court may be lenient.

A selection of some of our solicitors' cases:

Prosecution agreed to reduced charge - no prison
Crown Court
A consultant in the energy sector, had been accused of making indecent images
Our client was a consultant working in the energy sector, and had been accused of making indecent images and inciting sexual activity (which was dropped before reaching court). The evidence included screenshots. He pleaded guilty, and received a non-custodial sentence.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Prosecution agreed to reduced charge - no prison
Crown Court
A consultant in the energy sector, had been accused of making indecent images
Our client was a consultant working in the energy sector, and had been accused of making indecent images and inciting sexual activity (which was dropped before reaching court). The evidence included screenshots. He pleaded guilty, and received a non-custodial sentence.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Not guilty verdict - client exonerated
Magistrates Court
Accused of three counts of sexual assault and making indecent images of children
Our client was accused of sexual assault and making indecent images of children. We showed that the witnesses were professional thieves with a history of making sexual allegations against their victims. A not guilty verdict was ordered by the judge during the trial.
Sexual OffencesSexual Assault
Not guilty verdict - client exonerated
Magistrates Court
Our client was accused of downloading and viewing indecent images
Our client was accused of downloading and viewing indecent images. On the advice of his previous lawyers he had already pleaded guilty. He was not guilty of the offences, and our sexual offence solicitors successfully applied to have his guilty pleas cancelled or ‘vacated’.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Not guilty verdict - client exonerated
Magistrates Court
Our client was accused of downloading and viewing indecent images
Our client was accused of downloading and viewing indecent images. On the advice of his previous lawyers he had already pleaded guilty. He was not guilty of the offences, and our sexual offence solicitors successfully applied to have his guilty pleas cancelled or ‘vacated’.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Not guilty verdict - client exonerated
Magistrates Court
Our client was accused of downloading and viewing indecent images
Our client was accused of downloading and viewing indecent images. On the advice of his previous lawyers he had already pleaded guilty. He was not guilty of the offences, and our solicitors applied to have his guilty pleas cancelled or ‘vacated’.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Not guilty verdict - client exonerated
Magistrates Court
Our client was accused of downloading and viewing indecent images
Our client was accused of downloading and viewing indecent images. On the advice of his previous lawyers he had already pleaded guilty. He was not guilty of the offences, and our solicitors applied to have his guilty pleas cancelled or ‘vacated’.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Not guilty verdict - client exonerated
Magistrates Court
Our client was accused of making 180 indecent images of categories A, B and C
Our client was accused of making 180 indecent images of categories A, B and C. The prosecution also attempted to bring in evidence of incriminating chatlogs. Our expert report showed doubt as to use of the computer by our client. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Not guilty verdict - client exonerated
Magistrates Court
Our client was accused of making 180 indecent images of categories A, B and C
Our client was accused of making 180 indecent images of categories A, B and C. The prosecution also attempted to bring in evidence of incriminating chatlogs. Our expert report showed doubt as to use of the computer by our client. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
No further action - police dropped investigation
Police Station
Under investigation for possession of indecent images but no further action was taken
Our client was accused been accused of possessing indecent images. Following considered and careful advice during the investigation stage of proceedings the police decided to take No Further Action.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
No further action - police dropped investigation
Police Station
Under investigation for possession of indecent images but no further action was taken
Our client was accused been accused of possessing indecent images. Following considered and careful advice during the investigation stage of proceedings the police decided to take No Further Action.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Non-custodial sentence - no prison
Crown Court
UK Music Producer avoids custody after admitting possessing indecent images
A UK music producer avoided an immediate custodial sentence following intervention from Mary Monson Solicitors. The client was referred to a top-level therapist and the resultant report was used by the specialist barrister to persuade the judge to suspend the sentence.

Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Non-custodial sentence - no prison
Crown Court
UK Music Producer avoids custody after admitting possessing indecent images
A UK music producer avoided an immediate custodial sentence following intervention from Mary Monson Solicitors. The client was referred to a top-level therapist and the resultant report was used by the specialist barrister to persuade the judge to suspend the sentence.

Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Conditional discharge - no criminal penalty
Police Station
Professional client handed simple caution for posession of indecent images
Our client was under was under investigation by Gloucestershire Police after allegations had been made relating to Indecent Images and Sexual communication, as well as an offence relating to an attempt to meet a child following grooming.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Conditional discharge - no criminal penalty
Police Station
Professional client handed simple caution for posession of indecent images
Our client was under was under investigation by Gloucestershire Police after allegations had been made relating to Indecent Images and Sexual communication, as well as an offence relating to an attempt to meet a child following grooming.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
No further action - police dropped investigation
Police Station
Our client was being investigated for possession indecent images
Our client had been accused of possessing indecent images and was unrepresented in his initial interview. Following advice from us and liaison with the police, they chose to take No Further Action
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
No further action - police dropped investigation
Police Station
Our client was being investigated for possession indecent images
Our client had been accused of possessing indecent images and was unrepresented in his initial interview. Following advice from us and liaison with the police, they chose to take No Further Action
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Non-custodial sentence - no prison
Magistrates Court
Our client was an abuse survivor who viewed indecent images
Our client was an abuse survivor who had developed a pornography habit which included viewing indecent images. We liaised with his counsellor to show the court the progress he was making, and he was given a community order.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Non-custodial sentence - no prison
Magistrates Court
Our client was an abuse survivor who viewed indecent images
Our client was an abuse survivor who had developed a pornography habit which included viewing indecent images. We liaised with his counsellor to show the court the progress he was making, and he was given a community order.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Non-custodial sentence - no prison
Magistrates Court
Our client had developed a pornography addiction which also involved indecent images
Our client worked in the industrial sector. He had developed a pornography addiction which eventually also involved indecent images. Our solicitors referred him for a psychological report which showed previously undiagnosed depression. He received a community order.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images
Non-custodial sentence - no prison
Magistrates Court
Our client had developed a pornography addiction which also involved indecent images
Our client worked in the industrial sector. He had developed a pornography addiction which eventually also involved indecent images. Our solicitors referred him for a psychological report which showed previously undiagnosed depression. He received a community order.
Sexual OffencesIndecent Images

Our indecent images lawyers can help turn the situation around

From the first meeting with one of our indecent images solicitors, you'll be aware that we're true specialists. We've acted in hundreds of these cases, and we get results.

We don't accept the evidence against you unless you tell us. We don't give an inch to the other side unless we have to. If you want to fight the case, we get the full evidence, and then we go to work. This means analysis by a computer forensic expert, and forcing the prosecution to try to prove its case. We brief barristers to work with our own indecent images lawyers and we fight in court to clear your name.

Our job is to defend you but also to support you throughout. A case like this is tough on anybody facing it. Our indecent images solicitors help you keep the right perspective.

If you've already admitted offences, we build a strong mitigation case. We're experts at showing courts how compulsive behaviours involving computers can actually be a form of self-harm. This understanding keeps people out of jail.

Mary Monson Solicitors is a top ranked law firm on Chambers & Partners 2022 edition

Mary Monson Solicitors is Lexcel accredited

Mary Monson Solicitors is SRA-regulated firm

Actionable steps you can take right now to improve things

Get a specialist indecent images solicitor on your side. These cases are not general criminal law. You need someone experienced helping you.
Call us and speak to one of our indecent images solicitors with no-obligation. We can advise you on your options so you know what steps you need to take.
If you're feeling stressed or suffering from anxiety, see your GP. You don't need to tell them all the details, just that you have a legal problem.
Don't make the mistake of thinking that you don't need a lawyer, or that it will make you look guilty if you have one. Most people who care about what happens in their case choose to have a lawyer.
Don't discuss the case with the police except through your lawyers.
Don't despair. Even if things appear bleak, your life is not over. You will get through this.
Don't suffer alone. Confide in a trusted friend or family member so you have someone to talk to.

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Exceptional win rate - 72% of our clients win their cases

Our criminal solicitors fight to win our clients’ cases and the proof is our results. Where a client doesn’t admit the allegation we win at trial or get the case dropped beforehand in 72% of cases.*

We listen carefully

We listen to you and treat your situation as if we were in your shoes. We don’t hire staff unless they have this mindset. Every case is supervised by one of the firm’s directors.

We investigate thoroughly

We do our own thorough investigation and find the best way to present your case to the police, to the prosecutor, or finally to the jury. This means phone, letters, and aggressive advocacy on your behalf at every stage.

Our criminal solicitors never give up

We never give up, and we fight until we get the result. That can mean early mornings, late nights, and commitment to go the extra mile.

* 72% of clients' cases resulted in case being discontinued at investigation or court stage, or not guilty verdict after trial. Data from all criminal clients between 02.2017 and 08.2019 - excludes cases where the client admitted the offence and chose to plead guilty.

No-tricks fixed-fee pricing

We can usually offer a fixed fee instalment plan so you can plan for the expense, and so you can fund your case in stages while it is continuing.

Private representation

Once we have an idea of what kind of case you are facing and what work that will be necessary, we will then be able to provide you with a fixed fee quote. This means that you know before you commit how much your case will cost.

What's included

Representation at interview or court hearings
Analysing the evidence & investigating
Conferences with your lawyers
Negotiating with police or prosecutors

Fixed fee from

£4000+ VAT

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Free case review - what do I get and how does it work?

Free time with a lawyer

You get dedicated time with one of our specialist criminal solicitors on the phone or in person, with no obligation, for free.

Non-judgmental listening

When we’re talking with you, we promise to be always non-judgmental and sensitive to what you’re going through.

Expert opinion

Our criminal solicitors start by asking you questions so we can understand what’s going on, and we listen carefully to what you tell us.

How long will my free case review last?

Serious cases

In more serious or difficult situations we may need an hour or two in person to go through things with you properly.

Less serious cases

In some cases which are less serious or complex, it may be ten or twenty minutes on the phone.

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If it’s obvious straight away that we wouldn’t be able to help, we’ll tell you straight away and point you in the right direction to find lawyers who can help.

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