Sexual offences law - defence with discretion and determination

Hardly any accusation is as burdensome as one in the area of sexual offences. Even the mere suspicion can have serious personal, professional and social consequences - often long before any decision on guilt or innocence is made. This makes a defence that is conducted prudently, discreetly and determinedly from the outset all the more important.

As an attorney, I defend accused persons in sexual offences law with the necessary sensitivity and the required determination. The focus is on protecting your rights and your privacy.

"In sexual offences law, how a case unfolds is often decided in the first few days. The most important advice is almost always: remain silent and engage a defence lawyer immediately - no attempts to explain things on your own."

— Tom Beisel, Attorney

Why early defence matters particularly here

Proceedings in sexual offences law have a number of particularities that make early and careful defence especially important:

• →Testimony often stands against testimony, making the assessment of credibility central
• →Even suspicion can lead to pre-trial detention or far-reaching measures
• →The public and personal burden is enormous
• →Mistakes in the early phase, such as ill-considered statements, can scarcely be corrected later

Precisely because there is often no clear objective evidence, a precise analysis of the statements, the origin of the accusation and possible contradictions is essential.

⚠ Important: no attempts to explain things yourself. The understandable impulse to want to clear up the accusation immediately is particularly risky in sexual offences law. Premature statements to the police or third parties can cause considerable damage. As an accused person, you have the right to remain silent - use it until a defence lawyer has had access to the files.

The right response to an accusation

If you are confronted with an accusation in the area of sexual offences, the first steps are decisive:

• →Make no statements on the matter - neither to the police nor to third parties
• →Sign no records or declarations without legal advice
• →Do not make contact with the person making the accusation
• →Engage a defence lawyer as early as possible

How a defence is built

A careful defence in sexual offences law begins with full access to the files. Only when it is clear what the accusation is based on can a strategy be developed. Important starting points can be:

• →Analysis of the incriminating statement for consistency, plausibility and contradictions
• →Examination of the origin of the accusation
• →Assessment of available objective evidence
• →Examination of procedural errors
• →Where necessary, involvement of credibility-assessment expertise

The aim is to steer the proceedings in the right direction as early as possible - in the best case towards a discontinuation for lack of sufficient suspicion.

Discretion as a basic principle

In sexual offences law, confidentiality is not only self-evident but essential. I treat every case with absolute discretion and with an awareness of how burdensome such proceedings are for those affected and their environment.

How I support you

• →Immediate assessment of your situation and your rights
• →Access to the files and analysis of the evidence
• →Development of an individual defence strategy
• →Communication with investigating authorities and the court
• →Representation at all stages of the proceedings, from the investigation to the main hearing

I represent clients throughout Germany with the utmost confidentiality, in German, English and Russian.

Frequently asked questions

I have been summoned for questioning - what should I do?

At first, make no statements on the matter and do not attend the appointment without preparation with a lawyer. As an accused person, you have the right to remain silent. A defence lawyer should first obtain access to the files before deciding on a statement.

What happens if there is only one statement against me?

Even a single incriminating statement can set proceedings in motion. The precise assessment of credibility then becomes decisive. Particularly in such constellations, a careful analysis of the statement is a central starting point of the defence.

Will my case become public?

The protection of privacy carries particular weight in these proceedings. Much takes place non-publicly during the investigation. I attach the greatest importance to discretion and discuss with you how burdens can be kept as low as possible.

Can the proceedings be discontinued?

Yes. If the suspicion is not substantiated or the evidence is insufficient, a discontinuation may be considered. How realistic this is can only be assessed after access to the files.

How important is it to engage a lawyer early?

Very important. It is precisely in the initial phase that the course is set in ways that can scarcely be corrected later. An early defence protects against worsening your own position through ill-considered steps.