Ellen Wright outlines changes in guidelines and perceptions for Domestic Violence Articles

Ellen Wright outlines changes in guidelines and perceptions for Domestic Violence

What are the new guidelines for domestic violence? Devised by the Sentencing Council, and influenced by a public consultation, sentencing guidelines are a useful tool in a Judge’s inventory. They provide a framework within which an offence can be categorised, and an appropriate sentence determined. On 24th May 2018, a…
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June 24, 2019
Rupert Hallowes and Yvonne Kramo secure acquittal in £1.5m fraudulent trading trial 15NBS Chambers

Rupert Hallowes and Yvonne Kramo secure acquittal in £1.5m fraudulent trading trial

Rupert Hallowes, leading Yvonne Kramo, secured the acquittal of their client, SC, following a four week trial at Guildford Crown Court. SC was one of three defendants charged with fraudulent trading, described by the prosecution as a 'fraud that was perpetrated on the most vulnerable members of society'. It was…
Tom Parker
May 23, 2019
Kyri Argyropoulos secures acquittal for loaded firearm with intent to endanger life 15NBS Chambers

Kyri Argyropoulos secures acquittal for loaded firearm with intent to endanger life

Kyri Argyropoulos, instructed by Nick Jennaway of ITN Solicitors, represented 'ZT' at Harrow Crown Court. ZT was the driver of a vehicle subjected to a ‘Hard Stop’ by firearms officers. A loaded 9mm semi automatic pistol with 12 live rounds of ammunition. was found in the middle of the rear…
Tom Parker
April 10, 2019
Justin McClintock secures only non-conviction disposal in fine wine fraud worth nearly £1 million 15NBS Chambers

Justin McClintock secures only non-conviction disposal in fine wine fraud worth nearly £1 million

Justin McClintock has secured the only non-conviction disposal in 'Operation Vino Veritas', a fine wine fraud worth nearly £1 million at Southwark Crown Court. The case was described by the CPS as 'an elaborate wine investment scam which conned nearly £1m out of investors, many of whom were elderly and…
Tom Parker
April 9, 2019
Kyri Argyropoulos secures acquittals for 2 “insider” robberies of betting shops involving an imitation firearm and a knife. 15NBS Chambers

Kyri Argyropoulos secures acquittals for 2 “insider” robberies of betting shops involving an imitation firearm and a knife.

Kyri Argyropoulos client worked as a cashier at a betting shop and was working behind the counter on 2 separate occasions when armed masked men entered and stole several thousands of pounds in cash. The man behind these KA (and other similar incidents) was Mr MM’s cousin and there was…
Tom Parker
April 3, 2019
Third Six Pupillage 15NBS Chambers

Third Six Pupillage

We are currently inviting applications for third six pupillage to start immediately. We practice nationally, but pupils can expect to work primarily in London and the South East, and to be in court every day. We are a friendly set and possess a firm commitment to equal opportunities. Pupils can…
Tom Parker
March 26, 2019
Justin McClintock achieves unanimous acquittal in Royal Ascot sexual assault trial 15NBS Chambers

Justin McClintock achieves unanimous acquittal in Royal Ascot sexual assault trial

Justin McClintock has concluded the successful defence of a man charged with sexual assault on a race- goer at the Royal Ascot festival. The complainant and another female identified the defendant to security approximately 30 seconds after the alleged offence. Both witnesses gave evidence to the effect that they were…
Tom Parker
March 15, 2019
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