Notable Assault & Violence cases
R v DP [2024] Inner London Crown Court
Represented a defendant charged with violent disorder, my client having been arrested in relation to the Whitehall riots. A custodial sentence of 14 months was imposed.
R v BK [2024] Peterborough Magistrates’ Court
Represented a defendant charged with assault by beating, of both his partner and his child. After a full day’s trial, my client was acquitted of all charges.
R v DJ [2024] Oxford Magistrates’ Court
Acted for the defendant in an alleged domestic violence trial, my client having been charged with assault by beating. This was a particularly sensitive matter with the defendant and complainant requiring special measures due to poor mental health. Following the trial my client was acquitted, and a non conviction restraining order was successfully opposed.
R v RW [2024] Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court
Represented a defendant at trial charged with non-fatal strangulation.
R v MC [2024] Norwich Magistrates’ Court
Acted for a defendant charged with harassment. Following service of a comprehensive defence bundle which undermined the prosecution case, the Prosecution offered no evidence. I was instructed by Yvonne Mangan of Metcalfe Copeman & Pettefar LLP.
