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R v Brown EWCA Crim 523 The issue was the Judge’s handling of a jury note that expressed apparent deadlock. The Court of Appeal reviewed the authorities and approach to be taken, concluding the conviction was safe. Summary: LORD JUSTICE GROSS: On 14th September 2015, following a retrial in the…

Beth's client, SM, was accused of wilfully ill-treating her young son over a period of 7 years by beating him with various implements such as belts and wooden spoons. The allegations came to light when he ran back to the safety of his school in the Summer of 2014 and…

We are delighted to announce that Martin Rutherford QC, formerly of Furnival Chambers, has joined 15 NBS. A fearless, intuitive and commanding advocate, Martin is wholly comfortable when fighting unpopular cases, at ease taking difficult points and is regularly sought out by solicitors in the most serious of cases. We…

Neil Ross managed to secure a financial penalty for a client originally charged with aggravated burglary. His client, along with 5 others, broke into a property, carrying improvised weapons in search for an individual. When the group discovered he was not there, two of them stole some items from the…

  Following a four week trial at Kingston Crown Court the Defendant Mc Nestrie was convicted. Ann Mulligan successfully persuaded the sentencing judge  to sentence the Defendant on the basis that he occupied a significant not leading role in the drugs conspiracy. His sentence was therefore less than would otherwise…

Kyri and Brian’s clients were charged with aggravated burglary in 2014. After four juries were sworn (and eventually discharged over the 2-year period) a four-week trial took place with both defendants giving evidence.  Both men had driven vans to and from a warehouse in East London inside which the owner,…

On the 3rd April, Jodie Woodward and Sean Gould will be running the Paris Marathon to raise funds for Young Breast Cancer Sufferers. The money raised will specifically be used to help create a support network for young sufferers focusing on positive support in workshops and providing events for those suffering…

If convicted John's client would have faced a mandatory minimum three year sentence.  The Crown alleged that the client barged past the elderly complainant and then proceeded to steal his wallet from his bedroom.  The forced entry was captured by good quality CCTV within the home.  The client was positively identified by two police officers from…

Michael Collis secures suspended sentence for drunken arsonist, as reported here: http://www.essexchronicle.co.uk/Unemployed-Chelmsford-man-avoids-jail-despite/story-28590488-detail/story.html

CS was acquitted after a 6 week trial of conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life.  CA was seen by surveillance officers entering premises (owned by a co-defendant who was convicted and sentenced to 14 years imprisonment) with another co-defendant where the 4 guns were stored as well…

CA was the driver of a vehicle stopped by armed police following extensive surveillance.  He faced trial of joint possession of a firearm with his passenger who was a co-defendant.  The firearm was found by a Trident officer apparently "plainly visible”, wedged between the driver’s seat and the centre console…

Beth Crocker secured the unanimous acquittal of a her client charged with possession with intent to supply 5 kilos of cocaine.  Following undercover police surveillance he was arrested driving away from an exhange where he had just been given the drugs.  When asked by police at the roadside what was in…

The defendant ('RA') was found by police hiding on a driveway armed with gloves and a balaclava and described as sweating, out of breath, and nervous. The weapon was found discarded under a trailer on the driveway and had his fingerprint on it. The prosecution alleged that the defendant was…

Michael Collis is currently instructed by the NMC in the high-profile Scottish midwifery case, reported below: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3350965/Midwife-secretly-drugged-mothers-12-babies.html

Beth Crocker secured the acquittal at Inner London Crown Court of her client ('MB') charged with 15 counts of historic sexual abuse.  MB was alleged to have sexually abused his step-son and step-grandson over a number of years.  He was accused of abusing his position of trust within the family…

Chambers is pleased to announce that Yvonne Kramo and John Waller have joined chambers.

R v SS Ann Mulligan and Beth Crocker secured the unanimous acquittal of their client ('S') charged with a 20 million pound land fraud following a 3 month trial at Southwark Crown Court. S was alleged to have been one of three conspirators who bought up worthless land and sold…

Chambers is pleased to announce that David Aaronberg QC, Brian St.Louis and Sophie Shotton have all been ranked in Chambers and Partners 2016. David's Chambers and Partners profile can be viewed here. Sophie's profile is available here.

15NBS Chambers are pleased to announce that Claire Mawer has joined Chambers. Claire was previously at Garden Court Chambers.