Violence Offences
If you are facing an allegation of violent crime, it can carry serious consequences, from reputational damage to the destruction of employment prospects as well as a potential prison sentence. As such, choosing the correct representative is imperative.
With over 25 years’ experience in criminal law, Quentin has defended clients a wide variety of offences of violence such as:
- Common Assault
- Assault by beating
- Assault ABH
- Assault GBH
- Manslaughter
- Murder
Quentin is known for his meticulous preparation as well as an ability to break down complex evidence and identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case to present a clear and persuasive defence to the Court.
Quentin’s strength lies in the courtroom — particularly in cross-examination. He is recognised for a forensic approach to challenging witnesses and exposing inconsistencies in their evidence. When liberty is at stake, Quentin recognizes that client’s need a Barrister who can dismantle an accusation piece by piece, with precision and authority.
Quentin has a reputation for being a powerful and persuasive advocate, who is able to present a case with clarity, logic, and confidence. Whether it is self-defence, mistaken identity, or false accusation, he will ensure your defence is put forward fearlessly and effectively.
If you are looking for a violence offences defence Barrister Quentin is available to represent you at every stage of a violent offence case — from police interviews through to trial by jury and, where necessary, appeals.
Quentin’s Guides to Offences of Violence
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no stage that is too early or too late to seek legal advice if you consider yourself to be in trouble. In fact, the earlier you get an experienced legal representative on board the more likely you are to avoid mistakes at the beginning of proceedings that can come back to haunt you later if the matter proceeds to litigation.
One of Quentin’s mottos is that ‘the best way to win a trial is not to have a trial at all’ and he is known for the drafting of effective pre-charge representations and the launching of powerful pre-trial legal arguments. His tactical and skilful drafting and presentation of arguments such as disclosure, abuse of process and dismissal applications can often defeat a prosecution case before it even gets to trial.
Quentin is also adept at accepting instructions at a late stage and is often approached to ‘rescue’ cases from ineffective publicly funded representatives.
Quentin is passionate about committing the necessary time and attention to detail to his cases and purposefully does not take on a huge client base. He is therefore does not accept instruction in Legal Aid or publicly funded cases.
If you have been accused of a criminal offence you have the right to seek justice by employing the best barrister to present your case. You can instruct leading criminal barrister Quentin Hunt to handle your criminal case directly – rather than having to go through a third-party solicitor. You can contact Quentin for a free, no obligation conversation about your case, he will talk you through the process personally.