Indecent Images Solicitors

Holborn Adams specialise in sexual offence defence, with a strong record of indecent image wins. We understand the stress you face and aim to end cases early, before charges. Contact our legal team to enquire about our services, discreetly and confidentially.

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Facing indecent images allegations? Time is critical.

If you’re under suspicion of possessing, making, or distributing indecent images, you need to instruct experts to defend you. Holborn Adams specialises in serious sexual offence defence, with an outstanding track record of indecent image case wins.

Even a charge, regardless of the outcome, can impact your personal and professional life for years to come. We focus on pre-charge intervention to get cases dropped early and protect your future. The sooner you contact us, the better your chances.

As a fully private firm, we dedicate more time and resources to each client, providing personalised support throughout. We’ll keep you informed, handle communication with prosecutors, and can recommend mental health support if needed. Call us today to make your next steps with confidence.


Offence categorisation and sentences

Indecent images involve nude or sexually suggestive content of a child (under 18) and are classified by severity: Category A (most serious), B, and C. Offences include possession, making, and distributing such images.

  • Possession means having control over the image and knowing it's in your possession.
  • Making includes creating, generating (e.g. AI), or downloading images - such as by viewing content that saves automatically.
  • Distributing means sharing, sending, uploading, or showing the image to others.

Maximum sentences:

  • Possession – up to 5 years' imprisonment.
  • Making – up to 10 years' imprisonment.

If convicted, you will also be required to go on the Sex Offenders Register, a regulatory measure for public safety/monitoring.

Potential defences

Our team is led by director Andrew Ford who is a recognised expert indecent image solicitor. We are extremely experienced with indecent image cases, so we are able to build a strong defence to encourage prosecutors to drop their case against you.

Some of the defences we can use, include:

  • Unaware of images or how they were created/shared.
  • Lack of control or involvement (e.g. unsolicited downloads).
  • Age or immaturity at the time.
  • No prior offences / good character.
  • Mental health or learning difficulties.
  • Demonstrated remorse and rehabilitation.
  • Mistaken identity or misclassification.
  • Procedural or legal errors.
  • Acted under pressure or duress.

We can build your defence, even before you are aware that a police investigation has been launched. Make your 100% confidential enquiry call to a member of our legal team now.

Here are some of the related areas our indecent image solicitors can assist with:

  • Sexual communication with a child.
  • Causing, inciting or committing sexual activity with a child.
  • Grooming or arranging offences.
  • Historic sexual abuse.
  • Indecent exposure.

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Recent results from indecent images cases

See the real-world results we've achieved for clients facing indecent images allegations.

Indecent Images – No Further Action
No Further Action – Case discontinued at pre-charge stage

Holborn Adams represented a client under investigation for possession of indecent images. Following detailed pre-charge representations to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the decision was made to take no further action against the client.

Pre-charge / Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
July 12, 2025
Indecent Images Client Receives Community Order
Non-custodial sentence - no prison

Our client was charged with three counts of possession of indecent images of children. Our client admitted guilt and mitigation was put forward on his behalf, resulting in a sentence of a community order.

Magistrates court
June 25, 2025
Possession of indecent images - Charges Withdrawn
Charges withdrawn

Holborn Adams represented a client for possession of indecent images. Following representation at the magistrates’ court, the decision was made to withdraw the charges against our client.

Magistrates Court
June 13, 2025
Indecent Images – Employer Notification Prevented
Police prevented from notifying employer following pre charge representation

Holborn Adams represented a client charged with possession of indecent images. Through effective representations made to the offender manager, the client successfully prevented the police from informing their employer about the offence.

Police station
May 5, 2025
Possession of Indecent Images – Suspended Sentence
8-month custodial sentence suspended for 12 months; limited SHPO imposed following successful opposition to prosecution’s proposed terms

Holborn Adams successfully represented a client at sentence before Warwick Crown Court in relation to three counts of possessing indecent images of children across Categories A, B, and C. Despite sentencing guidelines indicating a custodial sentence, the defence secured a suspended sentence of 8 months, suspended for 12 months. The prosecution sought an extensive Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO); however, following strong advocacy, numerous unnecessary terms were successfully opposed, resulting in a significantly limited order being imposed.

Crown court
February 26, 2025
Indecent Images – SHPO Refused & Sentence Suspended
6-month custodial sentence suspended for 18 months; SHPO refused

Holborn Adams represented a client accused of possessing indecent images and facing serious legal consequences. Through expert legal advocacy, the defence successfully opposed the prosecution’s application for a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), resulting in the order being refused. In addition, the client received a 6-month custodial sentence, suspended for 18 months.

Crown court
February 12, 2025

Nationwide Support

We take on clients across the UK

We have offices spread all across the UK (and even beyond!). We can represent you no matter where you are in the UK.

What we can offer

  • Extensive experience from successful cases.

  • Optional visits to your home to discuss case details.

  • Remote communications to save you travel time.

  • Ability to work to tight timescales to match the pace of the case.

  • Transparent pricing with fixed fees*

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Our process

Your case, step by step

Much of the stress of a criminal investigation comes from fear of the unknown. At Holborn Adams, we have a very transparent approach, ensuring you are heard, respected, and updated at every stage of the process. Here is how we onboard and defend clients.

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Our legal services

How our indecent images solicitors can help you

Each indecent images case is different, so we tailor our approach depending on your situation. We offer a variety of legal services we can incorporate into your fixed fee defence for the best possible outcome.

Honest assessment of your situation

Apply to vary bail conditions

We apply to have problematic bail conditions lifted, allowing you to live your life as normally as possible while the investigation progresses.

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Create a defence strategy

We leave no stone unturned: we’ll pick flaws in current evidence, uncover new evidence, explore mitigating factors, and consult technical experts.

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Reputation management

We use our experience and PR links to help protect your reputation and reduce damage to your personal and professional life.

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Attend police interviews

We guide and support you through police interviews, ensuring you understand your rights and give responses that support your defence.

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Early resolution with police

Pre-charge, we put forward a full defence to police to encourage them to drop the case with no further action.

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Convincing the CPS not to proceed

Pre-trial, we can urge the CPS to drop the charges if evidence is flawed, procedures haven’t been followed, or if it’s not in the public interest.

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Our team will give you a free, no-obligation quote after your initial consultation. We offer a fixed fee service, free of any hidden extra costs. Our firm is exclusively privately-funded meaning we cannot accept any legal aid clients. Your fees secure you a top-tier team and top-tier treatment, covering

  • Dedicated, experienced legal team.

  • Ability to get your case dropped before charges.

  • Representation at interviews and court hearings.

  • Requests to vary bail conditions where required.

  • Negotiating with police or prosecutors

  • Referrals to various support services.

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No - we are a 100% privately funded firm, meaning we charge a fixed fee for our services. We do not take on legal aid cases. We find that focusing on private cases only allows us to dedicate more time and resources to defending our clients to a much higher degree than firms who are stretched thin by intense legal aid caseloads.

Every case is different. After your initial consultation, we’ll determine which services are best for your defence, and calculate a fixed fee quote for you. The price depends on the complexity of the case, how long it will take, which team members are best for the case, and whether we need to instruct specialists. We do not charge by the hour - only a fixed fee for your whole defence.

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