Case of B
Prison Law matter. B is serving a life Sentence for Murder. We recently represented B at a Pre-Tariff Parole Board Hearing where a move to open conditions was sought. The Parole Board has recently directed this move to open conditions.
News – Recent Criminal Cases
We are constantly involved in representing Defendants in complex and serious criminal matters. The cases below are a selection that we have defended recently.
Case of N
Prison Law matter. N was sentenced to an 18 month Custodial Sentence with a three-year extended Licence. After six months on Licence, he was recalled for breaching his Licence conditions. We recently represented N at an Oral Hearing to review the recall. Following our submissions, immediate release was directed.
Case of M
Prison Law matter. Client convicted of Murder over 19 years ago. We have dealt with three annual Parole Board Hearings, following the expiration of his trariff and on 11 February 2010 his release was ordered by the Parole Board.
R -v- Merry
Prison Law Parole Board matter. Client convicted of Murder and hearing imminent.
R - v - S
Defendant charged with a Section 18 x 3 and Neglect x 3 of a five month old baby. Plea to Neglect offered by Defence and accepted by CPS. Client received a suspended sentence.
R -v- Brown
Murder - Defendant charged with Murder and approached by Crown to assist with their case. First Solicitors in the Country to deal with proceedings under the Serious Organised Crime Act. Going through the debriefing process with the Major Investigations Team. Crown dropped the Murder charge and pleaded guilty to a much lesser offence, client receiving only a seven months custodial sentence.
R -v- White
Drugs Offences - Proceeds of Crime Proceedings whereby the Prosecution stated that the Defendant had benefitted by £67m and the Prosecution sought to recover that amount from the Defendant. Agreed amount payable by way of proceeds of crime resulted in £14,000.
R -v- Cole
Rape - Following a re-trial at Norwich Crown Court a not guilty verdict was returned.
R –v- Outram
ABH – successfully defended an allegation of Racially Aggravated ABH said to have occurred whilst the client was within the Prison system.
