Posts By: Jim Meyer
Following the Digital Trail: Intelligence gathering and international cooperation targeting online paedophile networks
In July 2016, the Guardian published an exclusive inside story (available here) about a highly sophisticated, six-month sting by Task Force Argos, a specialised branch of Australia’s Queensland Police Service responsible for the investigation of online child abuse and exploitation. The operation, which involved secretly running one of the largest and most highly organised child… Read more »
Sexual Offences: Appeals Against Conviction or Sentence
Although our criminal justice system is considered one of the best in the world, it remains the case that wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice can and do occur, especially in the context of allegations of sexual offences. These highly complex and difficult cases, where evidence is usually sparse and procedural rules can be overstretched… Read more »
Legal Expenses Insurance: Getting the Best Representation & Defence
Many of us (whether we know it or not) are likely to have some form of legal expenses insurance, possibly as part of professional indemnity insurance, an employment package or another insurance policy. These policies, also known as before the event insurance, cover the cost of legal representation when we find ourselves facing a legal… Read more »
Premier League Footballer acquitted of sexual assault
Richard acted for “ X” a professional footballer at his trial in April 2016. He was acquitted by a jury on a number of charges of sexual assault by penetration following a 3 day trial at a Crown Court in the South East of England. The investigation, prosecution and trial was handled with great discretion… Read more »
Businessman acquitted of rape
Today it took less than 30 minutes for a jury sitting at Gloucester Crown Crown to return a verdict of not guilty in favour of a businessman accused of so-called “date rape”. Reflecting on another successful defence, Jim Meyer observed just how big the gap is between those who can now afford to pull out… Read more »
New Briefing on Money Laundering & the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Leigh Wright has produced a new briefing on money laundering and the Proceed of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), with details of the offences and enforcement powers contained in the Act relating to money laundering. It also explains how Tuckers assist clients to prepare a robust defence against allegations and to achieve a satisfactory conclusion. You can… Read more »
Briefing on White Collar Fraud Criminal Defence
In a new briefing, published today, criminal defence solicitor Leigh Wright provides a general overview of white collar fraud, as well as details on how investigations are typically carried out by anti-fraud agencies. The briefing also sets out the components required when mounting a strong defence against fraud allegations.You can read Leigh Wright’s latest briefing… Read more »
New Guide on Abuse of Positions of Trust & Sexual Offences Published
Teachers, foster carers, healthcare professionals and other individuals in a position of trust are increasingly being prosecuted for sexual offences. Between 2013-2014, the NSPCC reported that over 180 children in England and Wales claimed someone in a position of trust sexually abused them. We have published a new guide covering the law on abuse of… Read more »
Abuse of Position of Trust & Sexual Offences
Teachers, foster carers, healthcare professionals and other individuals in a position of trust are increasingly being prosecuted for sexual offences. Between 2013-2014, the NSPCC reported that over 180 children in England and Wales claimed someone in a position of trust sexually abused them. In recent years, the media have also provided increasing coverage of such… Read more »
What to do when wrongly/falsely accused of rape or sexual assault in England or Wales
There are several reasons why an innocent person could find himself or herself wrongly accused of sexual assault or rape. Possible scenarios include mistaken identity, misleading evidence, unintentional lying about the facts (where the complainant suffers from a mental illness, for example) and even intentional lying (where perhaps the accuser holds a personal grudge or… Read more »