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Where you suspect that a false allegation has been made against you should get legal advice immediately, as in some cases, a police arrest can be avoided. An arrest can have far-reaching repercussions in...

An Isle of Wight Festival manager and former police officer and has been found not guilty of rape. David Steele, 47, was accused of raping a woman he invited back to his flat after...

If you are under investigation for an offence it is unlikely that specific information about the investigation will find its way into the public domain. However, where there is media interest, press reports can...

A common statement we at Monan Gozzett hear is "I feel lost", "I feel out of control" and "I feel like I am in a bubble with no-where to go". Being subject to a...

We have seen for ourselves the evidence that violent crime and historic allegations made against the over 65s are increasing. Sadly, background issues surrounding dementia, Alzheimer's, and antisocial personality disorders can often feature significantly...

The short answer is yes. If you believe the police want to talk to you about an allegation, it is imperative you obtain expert legal advice immediately. The police - on occasion - arrest...

Neal Gozzett yesterday successfully secured an acquittal of a client falsely accused of assault against his ex-partner. His client had no previous convictions or cautions, and a conviction for a false allegation would have...

What does "No further action" actually mean for me? The outcome "no further action" recorded by the police when they do not wish to pursue a criminal investigation is common practice. It does not...

At present there is a vast amount of media commentary in relation to the issue of anonymity when on police bail for present or historic sex allegations. Celebrities who have been accused of false...

Why pay privately for false allegation cases and why instruct us? When you are subject to a police investigation, you do have a choice about how you want to fund your defence. You can...