BSQ Indecent Images Blog - Indecent Images Acquittal – CPS drop all charges
Two years after our initial instruction BSQ have successfully secured the acquittal of our professional client B on indecent images charges.
The case against T is an interesting case study in how prosecutors and police investigators often fail to properly apply the correct law relating to indecent images cases.
During that time the CPS had repeatedly failed to address our representations that the evidence against B was not sufficient to meet the Code for Crown prosecutors test for a realistic prospect of conviction. As is sadly often the case, a full review of the evidence was undertaken after the CPS decided to appoint trial counsel only a few days before B’s trial was due to start. Having reviewed our representations that the evidence did not show that our client deliberately download the illegal material found on B’s devices, the Prosecution decided to discontinue the proceedings.
B was represented throughout and in the Crown Court by BSQ partner Roger Sahota.
BSQ had earlier filed an independent expert’s report highlighting failings in the CPS forensic analysis. BSQ have noted that errors often arise in the prosecution of indecent images cases when, because of cost cutting measures, the CPS do not conduct a full forensic analysis when triaging devices seized from an Accused and instead rely on streamlined reports often produced by police officers who are not (in BSQ’s opinion) properly qualified independent digital forensic experts.
Our client B, a successful businessman retains his good character.
Roger has a specialist niche in representing professional clients facing indecent images charges.
Commenting on BSQ’s conduct of the case, B said afterwards:
“I started using a local “expert” solicitor facing potentially very serious charges, but really felt he did not have his heart in it. After researching on the net, I decided to switch to Roger Sahota and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
From the outset he listened, asked the right questions and outlined a course of action, so that when charges were eventually brought, we had a pre-planned line of defence.
He was very supportive through the court hearings and as a result of the planning, Roger was able to get the prosecution to offer no evidence and the case was dropped. I cannot express enough my gratitude to Roger for his professionalism, his courtesy and his attention to detail. I thoroughly recommend Roger Sahota.”
Roger is an expert in indecent images charges, and has a specialist niche in representing professional clients facing these charges. You can read more about our practice specialisation here. If you require advice and assistance in relation to an indecent images prosecution or investigation please contact our London offices.