Motoring Offences
R v G: Represented a man of good character charged with causing serious injury by careless driving, where the evidence against him was agreed but unsafe to leave to a jury, Jack successfully argued for dismissal.
R v D: Secured a twelve month community order for a man of previous good character charged with causing serious injury by careless driving.
R v H: Successfully persuaded the Crown to offer no evidence for an alleged motoring offence after a discussion at court with the prosecutor where reference was made to the defendant’s diligence and commitment pursuing the truth.
R v J: Persuaded the court to suspend sentence for a man charged with dangerous driving, drug driving and driving without a valid licence or insurance.
Sexual Offences
R v : Represented a youth charged with multiple counts of sexual assault. The case involved careful and considered witness handling.
Violence and Domestic Offences
R v S: Secured a unanimous acquittal by jury for a client charged with intentional strangulation. The case involved individuals of good character set in a domestic context.
R v B: Achieved a non-conviction restraining order for a client charged with controlling or coercive behaviour.
R v M: Secured a suspended sentence for a man originally charged with s.18 GBH. Which owing to representations made by Jack, was reduced to ABH.
R v S: Represented a man charged with arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered. The case concerned over £30,000 worth of damage to the family home and the defendant being drunk at the time. Following strong mitigation and a helpful expert report, Jack secured the shortest possible term of imprisonment.
Drug Offences
R v Z: Prosecuted a man who was convicted of dealing class A, B and C drugs and importing them to a rented locker.
Fraud Offences
R v B: Represented a woman of previous good character charged with fraud relating to Covid-19 business loans.
R v W – Prosecuted a book-keeper who defrauded several companies totalling almost £150,000, resulting in a sentence of immediate imprisonment being passed. Read news story here.
