Sexual Offences
This an area of law that is never far from the media spotlight and it is a stark fact that prosecutions have steadily risen in recent years. Indeed, most contested Crown Court cases (trials) involve allegations of sexual offences of one form or another.
We at CG law offer private criminal defence to the whole range of sexual offence allegations. It is vitally important to have first class representation against often aggressive prosecutions and well-resourced prosecution and police teams. We provide that very top tier of private crime representation by ensuring that we have an equally well resourced and dedicated private defence team to match and fearlessly fight back on your behalf. The Criminal Justice System in this country is adversarial and you do not stand a chance unless you have equality of arms – we guarantee that you do by researching and more than matching whatever legal team the prosecution put together with an exclusive private defence team of your own.
Legislation, case law/precedent and the Criminal Procedure Rules change on a frequent basis meaning that in order to get the best representation clients must chose lawyers (solicitors and advocates) who have expertise and experience in this area. The Crown Prosecution Service only uses lawyers who are approved to prosecute such serious cases with the requisite specialist training, expertise and experience.
It would be very foolish indeed for a client to choose a defence legal team that did not offer the same or a greater skill set. We of course prefer the latter when and where possible. Any client must ask the defence team who is representing them about their expertise and experience in such important and life changing cases.
We have strong and established links with barristers’ chambers throughout the country who boast some of the best criminal barristers in this field of law (both Queen’s Counsel and leading counsel) to provide advice and representation both quickly and as and when required.
Grade 4 is the senior/highest grade of prosecution advocates, routinely instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service in such sensitive and demanding cases. We have counsel available to us in Chambers who are listed at Grade 4 and on the Crown Prosecution Service Rape and Serious Sexual Abuse List, but who also privately defend criminal cases.
We, at CG law, totally understand the sensitivity involved for all people who are facing questioning, or prosecutions for such offences. We therefore provide a thoroughly discreet service for our clients.
Sentences have also risen significantly since the publication of a Sexual Offences Definitive Guideline by theSentencing Council in 2013. Sentences are now passed routinely into double figures.
Regarding sentencing, our lawyers and the private legal teams we put together to represent clients at trial, or on appeal, are very familiar in contesting, and amending Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, which are made on conviction, ensuring that any orders made are fair and relevant to the particular circumstances of the offence.
Our aim at CG Law is, of course, to stop cases reaching trial in the first place, but, if there is a trial, to robustly and fearlessly represent a client to ensure a not guilty verdict.
Our Specialist Areas
Corporate Fraud
Our solicitors are not burdened with a heavy case load at any one time, and are best placed to give your case the attention it deserves.
With our strong links with specialist counsel in this field, we will leave no stone unturned in the preparation of your defence.
Indecent Image Cases
Having your computer, mobile phone or tablet seized by the police is a distressing experience. It can very often take up to a year, and longer, from when a device is seized by the police, until a final decision is made by the CPS. We will guide you through this process.
We fully appreciate that discretion is paramount, and we will work thoroughly and discreetly for you.
We have access to experts who can challenge certain aspects of such cases, such as the level/grading of images , were the images were found, and in some cases this can lead to charges being dropped, or reduced.
Corporate Manslaughter
Anyone suspected of such an offence would need immediate advice and representation from an expert in this area of law. Chris Georgiou has deep knowledge of the range of construction activities which can leave companies vulnerable to such a serious charge. His expertise will guide a company (and its Directors) through the complex legislation and provide practical and robust advice.
Money Laundering
Our solicitors have extensive expertise in this field, and have conducted dozens of cash seizure hearings at the magistrates court, and prepared many cases for trial in the Crown Court.
Motoring Law Offences
This is a highly technical area of law requiring lawyers with the necessary niche legal expertise, and the added ability to assimilate and understand scientific evidence, to successfully defend what are often aggressive and inflexible prosecutions. Such scientific knowledge includes understanding how alcohol breath test and speeding machines operate and how to spot when there have been irreparable problems, causing wholly inaccurate and unreliable readings, for example when the machines have simply not been calibrated properly.
It is our experience that lawyers with the essential technical expertise, and the confidence that comes from dealing with these cases on a frequent basis, can make all the difference between a successful prosecution and a case being ‘thrown out’ of court prior to trial, or a client being found not guilty.
With smarter road policing, and most busy roads now covered by CCTV, our solicitors are being engaged privately to deal with all areas of motoring law on a regular basis. Whether it is driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs, or speeding offences, our solicitors have the requisite specialist knowledge and experience to assist you.
Drug Offences
This is another area of crime that has seen a spike rise in prosecutions. The use of mobile phone evidence by the Police to bring prosecutions is now common place, and we have access to cell site experts who can be crucial in such cases.
Our solicitors are very familiar with scenarios where illicit drugs have been found on persons, in motor vehicles and in residential premises. This can be a daunting experience for all involved, and our solicitors have been involved in a range of cases over the years, ranging from simple possession of cannabis and cocaine, to large multi handed drugs supply cases.
Equally, we are also familiar with representing children of well respected individuals who have been caught at festivals or on a night out with illicit drugs. We can provide prompt arrival at a police station or court to deal with any arrest.
Mr Georgiou recently represented a staff member at Heathrow Airport charged with Conspiring with a Columbian Drug Cartel to import cocaine into the United Kingdom.
Sexual Offences
We understand the sensitivity involved for people who are facing questioning , or prosecutions for such offences. We therefore provide a thoroughly discreet service for our clients, and have experience in defending a wide spectrum of sexual offences. Our established links with chambers, allows us to instruct Grade 4 Specialist Counsel in this field to quickly advise if needed.
Our solicitors are very familiar in contesting, and amending Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, which are made on conviction, ensuring that any orders made are fair and relevant to the particular circumstances of the offence.
Health and Safety
The assistance of a lawyer with expertise in health and safety and regulatory law, at an early stage, can help to reduce the risk of offending, mitigate the effects of an incident, and can maximise the prospects of success at Court.
There has been a growing trend to prosecute company Directors, resulting in criminal convictions for the individual. Such a conviction can have incalculable adverse effects. Our tailored advice and expert advocacy can ensure the Director is afforded the greatest protection.
Chris Georgiou has proven expertise in this area, having advised and represented numerous companies and their Directors who own restaurants, warehouses, building sites and other places of work. His reputation is built on the quality of his representation and the success of his cases.
Mr Georgiou’s team of lawyers provide clear guidance and robust representation at every stage of a case, from early advice when an incident occurs, attendance at a police station, making representation to the Prosecuting Authority, and strategic advocacy throughout any Court proceedings.
