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I have experience of representing clients accused of murder including youths and those suffering with mental health issues.
Cases I have been involved in have given me a detailed knowledge of the various evidential matters that are likely to arise, such as:
- Pathology/neuropathology
- DNA and other identification methods
- Forensics tests such as blood spatter
- Cell site, telephone and CCTV analysis
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I am proficient in representing clients accused of violent offences such as:
- Grievous bodily harm
- Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
- Assault and battery
- Child cruelty
I understand that these offences can arise in a wide variety of situations and the approach needed in each case is different.
I have extensive experience in defending those accused of violence and possess the necessary skills to prepare and conduct their cases. I can advise what other evidence may be available to you and how best to present it to the Court.
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I am an accomplished advocate for clients accused of sexual offences and related order including:
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual offences relating to children
- Indecent images
- Sexual Offences Prevention orders
This is a sensitive area of the law and I fully appreciate the effect of being accused of an offence of this nature. I will represent you in a professional and discrete manner.
As an experienced Family barrister (link to Family page) I am able to deal with young witnesses in a sympathetic but effective manner. I also have detailed knowledge of obtaining Third Party disclosure orders such as medical and social services records that may prove important in sexual offences.
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I have an extensive background in representing clients accused of drug offences.
These range from those charged with multi-million pound importations and conspiracies prosecuted by Serious Organised Crime Agency, to those accused of possessing small quantities of drugs for personal use.
I have detailed knowledge of the investigative methods used by the authorities such as surveillance and covert monitoring.
I appreciate that those accused of such offences will often have restrictions placed on their assets. I am able to advise on freezing and restraint orders and can represent you as part of confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
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I have extensive know how in representing clients involved in fraud and financial crime such as:
- Insider trading
- Identity fraud
- Money laundering
- Burglary and theft
- Handling stolen goods
The most serious of these types of offences often involve a great deal of paper for analysis. I have been involved in many cases with tens of thousands of pages of evidence. I am skilled at studying the evidence to formulate simple but persuasive arguments.
I also have detailed competence in telephone, cell site and computer interrogation which are often relevant in fraud and dishonesty offences.
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I am accomplished in representing people accused of traffic offences, from the most serious such as death by dangerous driving to speeding or driver-identity offences.
I understand that loss of your driving licence can have a considerable effect on your life. You will want to ensure that when accused of a traffic offence you have the best chance of keeping your licence.
I have represented clients in all Courts accused of traffic offences often involving highly technical legal points. I am a dedicated and persuasive advocate when presenting my client’s case.
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I have extensive skills advising on the prospects of an appeal against conviction and sentence.
I have considerable trial experience and a sound knowledge of legal authorities so I am able quickly and effectively to ascertain what prospects an appeal would have.
I am aware that those convicted of an offence may often place great weight in the prospects of appealing. However sometimes an appeal will not have merit and I will advise you of that at an early stage because I appreciate the anxiety that an additional delay will have on you and your family.
