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The defendant was accused of entering his step-father’s property through an open window at about 6am. His step-father awoke and a violent altercation ensued. The defendant was accused of arming himself with a hammer and attempting to hit his step-father in the head. The blow from the tool broke the…

Ann Mulligan successfully persuaded the trial Judge to sentence Ruzena Rafaelova Jnr on the basis that although the long term partner of Marian Rafael she performed a limited role under direction. BBC news story.

The defendant was charged with attempting to rape his then girlfriend. During the course of their relationship and spanning the date of the alleged rape the defendant had been convicted of assaulting the complainant on 5 separate occasions. Accordingly the bad character material in this case was both admissible and highly prejudicial….

Jim Olphert secured an unlikely suspended sentence for a client convicted of possession of false identity documents with improper intention after trial. The client had been resident here on a false ‘indefinite leave to remain’ visa for over 10 years. Convicted in March, the client faced sentence for the offence,…

Beth Crocker secured the only acquittal in a conspiracy to evade immigration controls. Her client, TD, was acquitted by the jury following a 3 week trial at Caernarfon Crown Court. He was alleged to have been part of a London and Birmingham based gang who conspired to bring illegal entrants…

15NBS Chambers will support the action recommended by the CBA in relation to the new Advocates Graduated Fees Scheme. Please click the link to read the full announcement from the CBA. Announcement for CBA Members.

Ruby Selva appeared at the Colchester Court Martial representing a client charged with a sexual offence against a minor. The case involved detailed cross examination of the minor and also associated adult witnesses. The case was sensitively but firmly put. At the conclusion of the Prosecution case she successfully argued…

After a week long trial before the Recorder of Chelmsford, Jeremy Lynn and Kyri Argyropolous have secured the acquittal of a father and son from a travelling family who were accused of Possessing a Firearm with Intent, Affray, Criminal Damage and Assault. The Prosecution case was that the son had…

15NBS Chambers is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Rutherford QC as Head of Chambers. He succeeds David Aaronberg QC, who has been sworn in as a Circuit Judge.

Ruby Selva secured a unanimous acquittal in under 20 minutes following a trial at Southwark Crown Court. Her client was charged with sexual offences against a child when he was a child himself now facing trial as an adult. Her client’s defence was that the allegations were complete fabrications motivated by…