15NBS Chambers

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.

John Waller secured the unanimous acquittal of his client who had been charged with a serious aggravated burglary. Despite a very strong prosecution case John was able to persuade the jury that there was considerable doubt. The prosecution alleged that the client was one of four men (some of whom…

The issue of whether a defendant may advance self-defence on a charge of Obstruct PC (contrary to s.89(2) Police Act), in circumstances where the officer is acting within their duty, has long been an area of significant legal ambiguity and uncertainty. This state of affairs has stemmed from an apparent…

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…