Beltrami & Company Ltd – the firm – are the top criminal defence firm in Scotland. Founded in 1958 the firm has represented people in the most high profile cases for almost 70 years.
The firm’s most senior lawyers have conducted more defence work than any other firm in Scotland.
Scotland has seen an explosion in the number of sexual offences being prosecuted and increasingly people are screaming innocence. As a result we have developed a pro-active approach to taking instructions at the outset to try and ensure as far as possible that all measures are taken to present the clients true position in the best light, collect all necessary materials, evidence, productions, exhibits and not to leave things to chance or the authorities.
Below you will see a list of some of the offences we cover but in fact, we cover all offences in Criminal Law many of which are sexual allegations.
- Possession of indecent images
- Rape and serious sexual abuse
- Historic offences
- Familial allegations
- Allegations involving a breach of a relationship of professional trust (doctor/patient, teacher/pupil etc.).
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution related offences
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Communication with a Child
- Outraging public decency / Sexual activity in a public place (i.e.
- public lavatory).
- Revenge Porn Matters
What to do if an allegation is made against you
It is critical that you get legal representation at the outset. The laws to which police conduct investigations are significantly different form England.
In Scotland, a suspect is afforded the right to silence. The only information you require to give at a police station is your name, date of birth, address and nationality. You are not obliged to say anything at all beyond that, nor do you require to answer the allegations. A judge or a jury are not entitled to draw any adverse inference to a failure to answer any questions, it is important that you understand this.
This early stage is critical because people often think they can argue their way out of a case by telling the truth. Whilst it would be a wonderful works if that were true, our experience demonstrates that the system does not deal with the truth so much as investigate allegations of crime and increasingly take such allegations as credible despite contradictory evidence.
We have access to all relevant expertise to do this type of work including:
- Forensic experts
- DNA experts
- Private investigators / Enquiry Agents
- Digital forensic experts
- Toxicologists
- Psychiatrists and Psychologists
- CCTV analysts / Enhancers
The important thing is you should call to discuss at the earliest opportunity and do not be concerned about taking this step. You will find a professional robust approach to your difficulties and an understanding ear. All discussions are in confidence.
Contact: To discuss your individual situation and requirement, contact Gary McAteer via gary.mcateer@beltramiandcompany.co.uk or 0141 429 2262 or complete the form below.