General Crime

With over 25 years of experience in criminal law, Quentin is a specialist criminal defence Barrister who brings a wealth of knowledge, courtroom expertise, and strategic insight to every case he takes on. His practice covers the full spectrum of general crime — from offences of violence, sexual offences and public order offences to communications offences and harassment and stalking cases. 

Quentin generally only defends criminal cases but spent a large portion of the early years of his practice acting for the prosecution, becoming an ‘A list’ prosecutor for the Attorney General prior to moving into exclusively defence work. This experience gives him a unique perspective on how cases are investigated, prepared, and presented in court by the prosecution, and enables him to outthink prosecutors and give tactically astute advice to clients. 

Quentin has been instructed in many high-profile and complex cases, earning a reputation for clear advice, thorough preparation, and persuasive advocacy.

Whether you are under investigation, have been invited for a voluntary police interview, or are facing criminal charges in court, Quentin can provide expert representation from the earliest stages of your case. His role is to guide you through the process, protect your rights, and fight your corner every step of the way.

If you or someone you know is being investigated or prosecuted in relation to any of the above, Quentin is available to provide advice and representation at every stage of the process — from police interview through to trial and appeal.

Quentin's track record in General Crime Cases

Assault by Penetration - Section 2 Sexual Offences Act 2003

Specialist sexual offences defence barrister Quentin Hunt examines the offence of assault by penetration looking at the definition of the offence the central elements penalties and defences.

Seeking a Legal Second Opinion in a Criminal Case: The Benefits of a Direct Access Barrister

Specialist criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt examines the possibility of seeking a second opinion in criminal cases from a direct access barrister, and outlines the benefits and process of doing so.

A Barrister’s Guide to the Offence of Strangulation Under Section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015

Specialist criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt explains the offence of strangulation, looking at the elements of the offence, application and potential sentences.

Insights from a Leading Criminal Barrister

Insights from a Leading Criminal Barrister Insights from a Leading Criminal Barrister

Quentin achieves huge reduction in Proceeds of Crime Act order

Quentin Hunt appeared before Southwark Crown Court representing a limited company in respect of Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“POCA”) proceedings for breach of a planning enforcement notice under s179 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990.

Social Media Crime - prosecutions for use

There is an increasing trend towards prosecuting individuals for their online activity from Internet ‘trolls’ to the increasing reports of ‘revenge porn’

Serious Crime Prevention Orders

The Courts have recently seen a marked increase in prosecution applications for Serious Crime Prevention Orders especially in cases prosecuted by HMRC and the NCA. Read further to find out more..

Quentin secures dramatic reduction in Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation Order

Quentin Hunt uses his many years of experience in dealing with complicated confiscation proceedings to save his client over saving of over £750,000

Quentin achieves variation in Serious Crime Prevention Order

Persons who are the subject of a SCPO often find the terms of the order too onerous or they may wish to have the terms varied to enable them to fulfil a business or life ambition

Breach of Planning Enforcement notice Town and Country Planning Act 1990- Proceeds of Crime Act implications

Many Defendants are unaware that an order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 may be made if they are convicted of ‘regulatory’ offences such as those under s179 of the Town and Country Planning Act 2002