R v D (2017) – defending in the second of three Rotherham exploitation trials for a number of serious sexual offences. D was the only defendant acquitted of two of the counts on the indictment.
R v H (2022) – defending a case of possession of imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. The defence advanced a successful submission of no case to answer for Count 1 and the defendant was acquitted of count 2.
R v P (2023) – defending a youth charged with possession of indecent images and voyeurism. Working with a number of agencies to ensure a non-custodial outcome.
R v G (2023) – defending the only female of a significant number in a case of conspiracy to steal vehicles. Successful resolution to an alternative offence was sought and D was made subject to a community order inviting her to take advantage of women’s support services.
R v S (2024) - defending a case of attempting to incite sexual activity with a child. On the guidelines, D should have received a period of immediate custody, but on advancing a tight mitigation package, he received a suspended sentence.
R v A (2024) – defending a nurse for child cruelty. D had left for work leaving her baby at home. Not long after her return from work, the child passed away. The starting point for D on the guidelines had been 6 years and aggravated to 7 years by features of the case. Successful mitigation brought the sentence down to 3 years.
