Summary
Our client was facing multiple rape allegations, all carrying very serious sentences if convicted. Partner Joanne Cestaro was instructed to his defence case, and as a result of Joanne’s dedication and prowess, our client was found not guilty on all counts.
Details of Case
Partner Joanne Cestaro, from our private client department in London, was contacted by a client who had been accused of multiple rapes by his former partner.
The client had already been interviewed but approached Lawtons due to our reputation and expertise in defending matters of this nature.
The client was of impeccable good character, a family man with no previous convictions and little experience of the criminal justice system.
To receive a summons to attend court was utterly devastating for him and his family.
Our Defence
Joanne dealt with the matter through both the Magistrates Court and Crown Court and instructed Anne Faul of Lamb Building, a barrister with expertise in dealing with sexual offences.
Our client was guided through the process with sensitivity and professionalism.
Outcome
After over a year of meticulous preparation, a five-day trial took place at St Albans Crown Court, after which the jury reached unanimous verdicts of not guilty on all counts.
We are delighted for our client and his family.
Client Testimonial
In fact, according to our client,
Joanne’s advice and unending support was honestly incredible. So when Joanne advised me that she felt the Barrister for my case should be Anne Faul, I trusted Joanne’s advice implicitly. The moment I met Anne I felt a sense of relief and certainty that she would have my back. Anne defended me with an energy that I cannot even begin to describe – she was simply extraordinary. I recommend Lawton’s expertise without hesitation, and if you are lucky enough to engage Joanne Cestaro as your Solicitor and Anne Faul as your Barrister, you can be sure that they will defend you with a passion for justice.
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