R v S – Represented a defendant charged with attempted s. 20 GBH and threatening with a blade in a multi-handed trial. The defendant did not give evidence at trial. He defendant was acquitted of all counts.
R v C – Represented a youth client tried alongside adult. The defendant was charged with robbery. Following a successful submission of no case to answer the jury were directed to return a verdict of not guilty.
R v F – Junior counsel, multi-handed trial. The defendant was charged with several counts of converting criminal property and conspiracy to defraud in a large-scale sporting ticket conspiracy.
R v T – Junior counsel. The defendant was charged with fraudulent trading. After thoroughly reviewing the disclosure history, it became evident that the disclosure task had not been completed in this case. The prosecution offered no evidence.
HSE v R – Represented a defendant charged as a contractor with contravening a health and safety regulation. His company was charged with the same offence. Following judicial direction, the jury formally returned a not guilty verdict in relation to the company.
R v L – Represented a defendant charged with attempted burglary. He had been stopped and searched close to the scene. Forensic examination of the defendant's clothing established a large number of glass fragments. The defendant was acquitted.
R v R – Appeal against conviction. Conviction for exposure quashed.
R v H – Represented a defendant at her committal for sentence for possession of 1 kg of heroin with intent to supply. She received a suspended sentence.