Public Order Offences

Quentin has extensive experience in defending clients charged with a wide range of Public Order offences from drunken street fights through to large-scale protests and football violence. 

Quentin is particularly adept at defending case of:

• Riot
• Affray
• Violent disorder
• Sections 4A, 4 and 5 of the Public Order Act 1986
• Threats to Kill

Quentin recognises that these sorts of cases often turn on split-second events, conflicting witness accounts, and often grainy or unreliable CCTV and body-worn video footage. He believes that success lies in thorough preparation, a sharp eye for evidential weaknesses, and the ability to challenge assumptions put forward by the prosecution.

Quentin has achieved reliably strong results, including getting cases dropped before court due to pre-charge representation as well as acquittals at both Magistrates and Crown Courts. He is known for persuasive advocacy and a particular ability to expose flaws in the prosecution’s case through thorough and incisive cross-examination.

Quentin is always sure to take the time to understand his clients and their version of events, to ensure it is presented powerfully and clearly in court. Whether you are facing a one-off allegation or are charged alongside others as part of a group, Quentin endeavours to provide realistic and pragmatic advice, tactical guidance, and firm representation every step of the way — from police interview through to trial.