A false allegation of rape is highly distressing and toxic. We have unique experience of rape cases. In the event of a conviction a prison sentence is almost inevitable. The damage to your reputation, career and the effect on your loved ones is irreversible. It is absolutely vital you have a specialist Glasgow Rape Lawyer at the outset. Knowing your rights at the police interview is crucial. This can stop the false allegation from turning into a conviction.

Rape is where a person intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of the complainer with his penis and the complainer does not consent to the penetration. Also the accused person does not reasonably believe that the complainer consented to the penetration.

The main defence for a Rape allegation is consent. The evidence surrounding Consent can be extremely complex, involving DNA, Medical records, and sleep experts. There can also be a denial that the offence took place and it has been fabricated. There is also the defence of mistaken identity. In multiple complainer rape cases there is the issue of collusion.

We have excellent experience in preparing cases involving forsenic evidence such as DNA and digital evidence such as mobile phone and social media evidence. This evidence plays an increasingly important role in many rape prosecutions. DNA evidence does not automatically lead to guilt. It is important to remember the fact if DNA is found on the victim or at the scene of the crime this does not prove how and when it got there. We work with leading experts in these fields.