BSQ News - Client Avoids Custody in Child Sexual Communication Prosecution

Following a prosecution in the Crown Court, a recent BSQ private client has received a suspended sentence imposed having pleaded guilty to charges of downloading indecent images and the offence of sexual communication with a child.

BSQ client J was identified by police after they received intelligence from an undercover operative on a social media chatroom that J was had initiated sexual contact with a user posing as a child. BSQ has dealt with many similar cases recently. Prosecutions based on intelligence received from both undercover officers and self-styled paedophile vigilantes are now increasingly common. Evidence from these sources are admissible in a criminal prosecution for the offence of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child even though the other party concerned is an adult posing as a child.

Notwithstanding the seriousness of these allegations BSQ were able to persuade the Crown Court to impose a suspended sentence order for J.

BSQ has a specialist niche in representing professional clients facing sexual offences and indecent images charges. You can read more about our practice specialisation sexual crime solicitors and practise here.

If you require advice and assistance in relation to a sexual offence or indecent images prosecution or investigation please contact our London offices.