Successful case: dismissal of false accusation of sexual harassment against a teacher
At SMK Criminal Lawyers, we have achieved another successful case in the defense of a client unjustly accused of sexual harassment.
Our client, a secondary school teacher, was reported by two underage students. Thanks to our intervention, the court ordered the definitive dismissal of the case after it was proven that no sexual harassment had occurred.
Case begins: sexual harassment complaint against a teacher in Barcelona
The legal proceedings began in December 2023, when two female students from a secondary school filed a complaint for alleged sexual harassment against their teacher.
Given the seriousness of the accusation and aware of our expertise in sexual offense cases, the teacher contacted our firm to take on his defense.
Judicial investigation: dismantling an unfounded accusation
During the investigation phase of the case, statements were taken from:
• The complainants
• The school principal
• The head of studies
• The accused himself
Client’s defense
In his statement, our client firmly denied the allegations and provided a professional and reasoned explanation of his conduct in the classroom, emphasizing that there had been no physical contact or sexual innuendo.
Testimonies in favor of the teacher
Both the school principal and the head of studies confirmed that they had never observed any inappropriate behavior by the teacher.
Lack of credibility of the complaint
During the investigation, it became clear that:
• The students’ account was inconsistent and forced.
• The accusations may have been motivated by poor grades received in the subject taught by our client.
• It was discovered that the minors had tried to persuade other classmates to falsely testify against the teacher.
Judicial ruling: case dismissed and proceedings closed
Once all investigative steps were completed, SMK Lawyers submitted a motion for dismissal, thoroughly arguing that the reported facts were entirely unfounded.
On June 10, 2024, the Investigating Court issued an order ruling:
• The full dismissal of the proceedings.
• The definitive closure of the case.
The judge concluded that no sexual harassment offense had occurred and that the complaint had been filed with the clear intention of harming the teacher.
Conclusion: the importance of having a specialized criminal lawyer
This case highlights the importance of having a criminal lawyer specialized in sexual offenses when facing false accusations that can have a serious personal and professional impact.
At SMK Lawyers, we firmly defend our clients in cases of:
• Sexual harassment offenses
• False accusations of sexual crimes
If you need specialized legal advice in Barcelona, do not hesitate to contact our firm.
