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  Following a four week trial at Kingston Crown Court the Defendant Mc Nestrie was convicted. Ann Mulligan successfully persuaded the sentencing judge  to sentence the Defendant on the basis that he occupied a significant not leading role in the drugs conspiracy. His sentence was therefore less than would otherwise…

Kyri and Brian’s clients were charged with aggravated burglary in 2014. After four juries were sworn (and eventually discharged over the 2-year period) a four-week trial took place with both defendants giving evidence.  Both men had driven vans to and from a warehouse in East London inside which the owner,…

On the 3rd April, Jodie Woodward and Sean Gould will be running the Paris Marathon to raise funds for Young Breast Cancer Sufferers. The money raised will specifically be used to help create a support network for young sufferers focusing on positive support in workshops and providing events for those suffering…

If convicted John’s client would have faced a mandatory minimum three year sentence.  The Crown alleged that the client barged past the elderly complainant and then proceeded to steal his wallet from his bedroom.  The forced entry was captured by good quality CCTV within the home.  The client was positively identified by two police officers from…

Michael Collis secures suspended sentence for drunken arsonist, as reported here: http://www.essexchronicle.co.uk/Unemployed-Chelmsford-man-avoids-jail-despite/story-28590488-detail/story.html

CS was acquitted after a 6 week trial of conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life.  CA was seen by surveillance officers entering premises (owned by a co-defendant who was convicted and sentenced to 14 years imprisonment) with another co-defendant where the 4 guns were stored as well…

CA was the driver of a vehicle stopped by armed police following extensive surveillance.  He faced trial of joint possession of a firearm with his passenger who was a co-defendant.  The firearm was found by a Trident officer apparently “plainly visible”, wedged between the driver’s seat and the centre console…

Beth Crocker secured the unanimous acquittal of a her client charged with possession with intent to supply 5 kilos of cocaine.  Following undercover police surveillance he was arrested driving away from an exhange where he had just been given the drugs.  When asked by police at the roadside what was in…

The defendant (‘RA’) was found by police hiding on a driveway armed with gloves and a balaclava and described as sweating, out of breath, and nervous. The weapon was found discarded under a trailer on the driveway and had his fingerprint on it. The prosecution alleged that the defendant was…