Quentin achieves Not Guilty verdict at Lewes Crown Court in Perverting the Course of Justice case

Quentin achieves Not Guilty verdict at Lewes Crown Court in Perverting the Course of Justice case

Quentin totally undermines prosecution case in cross examination, leading to judge dismissing case and a Not Guilty verdict being entered.

Victim's Right to Review- Questions and Answers

Victim's Right to Review- Questions and Answers

In this article Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt, an expert in the submission and pleading of Victim Right to Review applications, answers some of the most commonly answered questions about the Victim’s Right to Review (”VRR”) scheme.

Perverting the course of justice sentencing guidelines

Perverting the course of justice sentencing guidelines

Criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the perverting the course of justice sentencing guidelines.

Fraud by Abuse of Position s4 Fraud Act 2006

Fraud by Abuse of Position s4 Fraud Act 2006

Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt analyses the offence of Fraud by Abuse of Position.

Quentin wins driving disqualification Appeal to keep City Solicitor on the road

Quentin wins driving disqualification Appeal to keep City Solicitor on the road

Quentin wins Appeal to keep City Solicitor on the road- Mr RS is a Litigation Partner in a well know firm of City Solicitors. He had represented himself before the Magistrates Court in respect of two matters of speeding and had been disqualified from driving. RS travelled a lot for his work and needed his driving licence for personal reasons and was looking to appeal his sentence. RS instructed Quentin Hunt, a specialist Criminal Barrister to look after his interests at the Appeal hearing and give him the best chance of success. Quentin was instructed on a Direct Access basis.

Quentin represents Premier League footballer Christian Benteke on Direct Access basis

Quentin represents Premier League footballer Christian Benteke on Direct Access basis

When Premier League footballer Christian Benteke found himself in need of specialist legal representation in respect of a number of driving matters he chose to instruct Quentin Hunt on a direct public access basis.

Motor trader keeps his driving licence after successful appeal

Motor trader keeps his driving licence after successful appeal

Quentin represented Mr RC, a successful trader of prestige and high performance cars in respect of an appeal against a conviction for failure to provide driver’s details contrary to s172 of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

Success in reopening Newton Hearing and suspended sentence in Trading Standards Prosecution

Success in reopening Newton Hearing and suspended sentence in Trading Standards Prosecution

Quentin was approached by Mr AS who was before the Harrow Crown Court for sentence in respect of a trading standards prosecution.

Quentin successfully defends Limited Company in driving case

Quentin successfully defends Limited Company in driving case

Quentin found himself representing a large limited company with 3,500 employees which was accused of the offence of failure to provide driver’s details under s172 of the Road Traffic Act 1988

Perverting the course of justice

Perverting the course of justice

Defendants who are otherwise law abiding people get caught out telling stupid lies to the Police and Courts without realising the dire consequences of getting caught.

Breach of s33 Environmental Protection Act 1990

Breach of s33 Environmental Protection Act 1990

Section 33 is one of the most prosecuted offences under the of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, it covers all manner of depositing of waste from small scale ‘fly tipping’ to industrial scale waste disposal.

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

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

Quentin secures licence of professional driver

Quentin secures licence of professional driver

Quentin ensured GS was reinstated at her place of work with no points on her driving licence. The Court also awarded costs in GS’s favour.

Quentin acts on behalf of Transport For London in successful prosecutions of unlicenced taxi drivers

Quentin acts on behalf of Transport For London in successful prosecutions of unlicenced taxi drivers

Driving ban and fines for unlicenced taxi drivers as Quentin undertakes successful prosecutions for Transport for London

Part 3: Appeals against the granting of a shotgun licence or forearms licence

Part 3: Appeals against the granting of a shotgun licence or forearms licence

<p>Specialist shotgun licence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the procedure for appeals against the refusal and revocation of firearms and shotgun licences.&nbsp;</p>

How can I keep my driving licence? Special reasons arguments

How can I keep my driving licence? Special reasons arguments

In many driving cases people commit offences in circumstances that are really not their fault. This stems from the fact that the vast majority of driving offences are what lawyers call ‘strict liability’ offences. This means that you are guilty whether or not you actually meant to commit the offence. Read further to find out more..

Special Procedure Production Orders - How practice has not caught up with the law

Special Procedure Production Orders - How practice has not caught up with the law

Applications for special procedure production orders are some of the most common applications before the Crown Court. Many Crown Courts will hear a few applications in a 9:30am list before trials or case management hearings and each numbered application can contain any number of substantive sub-applications against different institutions. Most applications for special production orders are not opposed as they are made as against financial or other institutions who will not produce material without such an order and will not oppose the order being sought.

Cautionary tale about having someone else take your penalty points

Cautionary tale about having someone else take your penalty points

Taking penalty points is a serious criminal offence and perverting the course of justice. It was all over the news a short while ago. But now the convictions of Chris Huhne and Vicky Price for perverting the course of justice have faded in time and are no longer in the public consciousness the courts are once again seeing the return of people accused of perverting the course of justice due to others ‘taking their points’. Read further to find out more..

What to do if I am summoned for driving without insurance?

What to do if I am summoned for driving without insurance?

What to do if I am summonsed for driving without insurance? It is a criminal offence for a person to “use” a motor vehicle on a road or “cause” or “permit” any other person to use it on a road while uninsured. These offences can only be dealt with in the Magistrates’ Court and are typically punishable with a fine and the imposition of between 6 and 8 penalty points on your licence or a disqualification from driving. Despite the fact that these are “summary only” offences that can only be dealt with in the Magistrates’ Court, they are treated seriously.. Read further to find out more..

What is exceptional hardship?

What is exceptional hardship?

Disqualification is generally compulsory. However, if you are able to persuade the court that there would be exceptional hardship amounting if you lose your licence they may allow you to keep your licence despite the fact that you have 12 penalty points or more..

What is ‘totting’ penalty points?

What is ‘totting’ penalty points?

When a driver receives penalty point supon his licence he may continue to drive when the number of points remains below 12..Read this FAQ to find out more..

Driving while using a mobile Telephone. What are my options?

Driving while using a mobile Telephone. What are my options?

The offence of using a handheld mobile telephone while driving is punishable with a fine of £60 on a fixed penalty notice or up to £2500 on conviction as well as 3 penalty points endorsed upon your licence. Read this FAQ to find out more..

Speeding (Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 section 89)

Speeding (Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 section 89)

Speeding (Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 section 89) What happens if I get caught speeding?

Can I get someone else to take my penalty points?

Can I get someone else to take my penalty points?

NO!! This is a serious criminal offence- perverting the course of justice. Read this FAQ to find out more..

What should I do if I receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution?

What should I do if I receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution?

If you receive a NIP you are legally obliged to disclose the identity of the driver of your vehicle at the time specified within 28 days. Read this FAQ to find out more..

Careless or Inconsiderate Driving (Road Traffic Act 1988 section 3)

Careless or Inconsiderate Driving (Road Traffic Act 1988 section 3)

Careless or Inconsiderate Driving (Road Traffic Act 1988 section 3) but what does careless driving actually mean?