Revenge Porn Solicitors

Revenge porn is an incredibly serious offence. If you are facing allegations of revenge porn, it’s essential that you get help from an expert sexual offence solicitor to help with your defence. 

What is revenge porn?

Revenge porn is a criminal offence defined as sharing explicit images, videos or other materials of another person without their consent, with the intention of causing emotional harm. To be considered explicit content, the materials typically depict something that is not normally shown in public and would be considered to be of a sexual nature, if viewed by a reasonable person. 

Revenge porn applies to both online and offline activity including sharing images on social media, over text messages or distributing physical photographs.

What happens if you have been accused or charged with revenge porn?

If you have been accused of revenge porn, it’s vital to seek legal help as soon as possible. The quicker you get in touch with criminal defence solicitors, the better your chances of a successful outcome. We’ll work with you to understand your story and begin to develop a defence case. We’ll dig into the prosecution’s case, challenging evidence that may assist your case.

What defences are there against revenge porn accusations?

There are several defences against revenge porn accusations including: 

• The defendant reasonably believed the materials had previously been publicly shared. 
• The defendant published the material with journalistic intent and reasonably believed that it would be of public interest. 
• The defendant reasonably believed that disclosure was necessary for investigation, prevention or detection of crime.
• The material depicts a child in an intimate state, which is of a kind ordinarily shared between family and friends.
• The material was taken in a place to which the public has access or had no expectation of privacy.

How can Lawton Solicitors help? 

At Lawtons, we have a dedicated team of criminal defence solicitors who can help you with revenge porn accusations. We will listen closely to your side of the story and use it to formulate a strong defence case, all while seeking to minimise damage to your reputation and personal life. Plus, with our years of experience dealing with sexual offence cases, we understand that every case needs to be dealt with sensitively and with discretion, helping you and your family navigate every step of the way.