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Maja Wilkins secures acquittal for defendant charged with having a bladed article in a public place without good reason or lawful excuse

By February 23, 2023No Comments

Maja Wilkins successfully applied to have pre-caution comments excluded under section 78 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. The defence of good reason was advanced at trial. The jury deliberated for less than an hour before delivering a unanimous not guilty verdict, preserving her client’s good character.

 

Maja was instructed by Stephanie Whitfield of Lansbury Worthington Solicitors.

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