Revenge Porn Offences
The disclosure of private sexual photographs or videos of a person without having their consent, and with the intent to cause harm, is a criminal sexual offence, usually referred to as a revenge porn offence.
Being accused of a revenge porn offence is incredibly serious, those convicted could face up to 2 years in prison, as well as registration as a sex offender. If you’ve been accused of this offence, it’s vital that you contact expert revenge porn solicitors immediately.
At Nelson Guest, we have much experience working with clients who’ve been accused of sexual offences, including revenge pornography offences. We understand that these accusations can have incredibly damaging consequences on a person’s life and reputation, and that clients are bound to be feeling distressed, and confused about their outlook.
Rest assured, we can provide outstanding legal assistance, building as robust a case as the circumstances will allow. We will always approach your case with sensitivity and respect.
We have ample experience handling digital evidence that is often crucial in revenge porn cases, including, data from apps, social media, laptops and mobile phones.
To discuss your needs today, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our revenge porn solicitors at Nelson Guest. You can call us on 020 8309 5010 or email newenquiries@nelson-guest.co.uk
Why choose us?
Our revenge porn solicitors have much experience defending a wide range of revenge pornography cases, putting us in an excellent position to help you.
At Nelson Guest, our team know that these cases are extremely sensitive, which is why we always approach matters with care and respect. Our expert lawyers have managed to clear numerous clients of revenge porn offences, using our high-level skills and in-depth knowledge of revenge porn laws in the UK.
We know that, in situations such as these, our clients need to feel supported and well-informed. Our team will always ensure that your concerns are addressed, providing the guidance that you need at each stage, as we build your case.
We understand that facing these allegations can be stressful and emotional. Our focus is always to lessen stress where possible, always approaching matters in a calm and pragmatic manner.
At Nelson Guest, our aim is to provide an outstanding quality service and value for your money. Our criminal defence department has a fantastic track record when it comes to helping clients achieve a favourable outcome.
If you have any questions about our legal team or would like to discuss your case, please contact us, for more information.
Our revenge porn offence legal service covers all areas of support that an accused client may need, including:
- Legal advice for those who’ve been accused of a revenge porn offence
- Support to build a case and develop a strong defence
- Representing a client in Court
- Negotiating with the prosecution to reach a more favourable settlement for the client, for example, reducing the revenge porn sentence
- Preparing and filing all legal documents required for the legal processes and case
Frequently asked questions
What is revenge porn?
The offence of disclosing private sexual images was established under the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015; the offence is widely known as revenge porn.
This offence means that someone has uploaded private, sexual photographs or videos of another individual, to the internet, with the intent of humiliating them. The offence might involve putting the images on porn sites, social media, or another online space.
What is classed as revenge porn?
An offence is classed as revenge porn where the offender has shared private, sexual photos or videos of another person, without having that person’s consent, and where the intention was to cause the victim distress or embarrassment.
Revenge porn is classed as not only photographs and videos that involve nudity, but also, imagery that a reasonable individual would consider sexual, including sexually provocative posing or sexual behaviour.
What should you do if you’ve been accused of revenge porn?
If you’ve been accused of a revenge porn offence, you should ensure not to do anything that might accidentally jeopardise your defence.
For instance, if you’ve been arrested for a revenge porn offence, and are undergoing a police interview, you should be aware that you do not have to answer any questions that the police ask you and that you should only answer questions when accompanied by your lawyer.
Our revenge porn solicitors at Nelson Guest have much experience working with those who’ve been accused of revenge porn crimes. We can prepare you for, and support you through police interviews so that you do not harm your defence.
To access our outstanding legal support today, please get in touch with our revenge porn solicitors.
What is the law on revenge porn?
According to the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015, it is a criminal offence for someone to disclose a private sexual film or photograph of another person, without their consent, and with the intent to cause that person distress. This offence is usually referred to as revenge porn.
When proving a revenge porn offence, it is necessary for several factors to be present, including:
- The photograph or video in question is private
- The photograph or video in question is sexual
- The image has been disclosed
- The image was shared without consent
- The sharing of the image was intended to cause distress
What are the potential defences for revenge porn?
There are several potential defences which might be applicable to a revenge porn case, depending on the specific situation.
Where the accused was responsible for sharing the images, lesser culpability may be a defence in some situations. For instance, where it is possible to demonstrate that the offender was responsible for sharing the images on a small scale, and that another party is guilty of sharing the images on a wider scale.
It could also be that the alleged offender was not actually responsible for sharing the private images. This might be proven by providing evidence that the victim’s phone, the alleged defendant’s phone, or another device belonging to either, was stolen and or hacked.
Once our revenge porn lawyers have an understanding of your case, we will work with you to build as strong a defence as possible, depending on the circumstances.
Contact our revenge porn solicitors
To get in contact with our sensitive and professional revenge porn solicitors in London, you can call our office on 020 8309 5010 or use our contact form.