CRIME

Insights from a Leading Criminal Barrister

Possession of controlled drugs

Possession of controlled drugs

What can you do if you are charged with possession of a controlled drug? Although the law is relatively strict in respect of possession of drugs there are many technical aspects of the law that can lead to a Not Guilty disposal. Early specialist legal advice is essential to see how the law applies to your case. Read this to find out more..

Can I appeal from the Magistrates Court to the Crown Court?

Can I appeal from the Magistrates Court to the Crown Court?

Yes. Read this FAQ to find out more..

Harassment Acquittal of Local Councillor

Harassment Acquittal of Local Councillor

Harassment Acquittal of Local Councillor

Harassment Act 1997

Harassment Act 1997

The protection from Harassment Act 1997 was put in place to try to ensure that persons could operate free from serious harassment by others.

Drunk and Disorderly – CJA 1967 s. 91(1)

Drunk and Disorderly – CJA 1967 s. 91(1)

Drunk and Disorderly. If you are convicted of being drunk and disorderly in the magistrates’ court, you can receive a fine up to £1,000

What should I do if the police want to interview me?

What should I do if the police want to interview me?

What should I do if the police want to interview me? Firstly you need to establish whether you are being interviewed as a witness to an offence or as a suspect. This will determine whether a ‘section 9 CJA’ witness statement will be taken from you whether the interview will be under caution and taped under the terms of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. Read this FAQ to find out more..

Firearms Acquittal

Firearms Acquittal

Firearms Acquittal in 17 Minutes

Application to Dismiss Successful

Application to Dismiss Successful

Application to Dismiss Successful- GBH

s18 Grievous Bodily Harm

s18 Grievous Bodily Harm

s18 Grevious Bodily Harm- Not Guilty

Burglary Success

Burglary Success

Burglary Success at Woolwich Crown Court

Guilty plea vacation and success at subsequent trial

Guilty plea vacation and success at subsequent trial

Guilty plea vacation and success at subsequent trial

Defence Case of Nursery Worker

Defence Case of Nursery Worker

Quentin acted on behalf of of KJ a nursery worker accused of being responsible for the death of a child in her care; the case formed the basis of the Channel 4 Dispatches Documentary ‘How Safe is Your Child’s Nursery’. Read further to find out more..

ABH Acquittal

ABH Acquittal

ABH Acquittal

Defence Case of Former Playboy Model

Defence Case of Former Playboy Model

Louise Glover who is a former Playboy Model of the Year has been accused of assaulting Maxine Hardcastle (the daughter of 1980s musician Paul Hardcastle) in a nightclub toilet cubicle in a jealous row over her husband. Quentin Hunt pursued the defence case on behalf of Glover and the case was covered by the Telegraph. Read further to find out more..

Famous Fraudster's Case

Famous Fraudster's Case

Quentin represented CJ on his fraud case accused of money laundering more than £6m through a complex tax fraud involving the apparent importation and exportation of mobile telephones between several EU states. The case was covered by BBC news and other national newspapers. Read further to find out more..

Success in 'Asian Grooming Ring' trial

Success in 'Asian Grooming Ring' trial

SH, an Asian male of good character was accused along with 17 others of being part of ‘Operation Bromelia’ a well publicised investigation into an alleged ‘ring’ of Asian males accused of sexual offences committed against young women in the Coventry area, Read more..

CPS drop drug charges against Finance Professional

CPS drop drug charges against Finance Professional

Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt secures acquittal of City worker on drug charges.