Another great result for Greg Powell. Client acquitted of murder at Bristol Crown Court on the 11 December 2019. Thanks are due to Peter Wilcock QC and Emma Fenn of Garden Court Chambers for their excellent work. Greg’s record of success in murder cases is probably second to none as a solicitor with over a dozen acquittals.
Strangely, given the reputation of the USA for harsh penalties, the response to their crew members who get into difficulty with alcohol is interesting. Generally, employees are offered support, a rehab clinic and encouraged to address their problems with a view to keeping their jobs.
We have represented a number of crew members at Uxbridge Magistrates Court who have been referred by their union. In our latest case the cabin crew member was more than 5 times over the prescribed limit. Remarkably, the court was persuaded to sentence by way of a fine allowing an extremely happy client to take the first plane back home following excellent representation by our solicitor colleague, Martin Davidson, instructed by Liani Holland.
Brilliant result for vulnerable 15 year old girl as CPS accept representations to discontinue and defence provided by Modern Slavery Act applies. Thanks to Patricia Gaskin and advocate solicitors, Sabrina Fitzgerald and Rhys Davies.
Graham Brierton successfully settled a small personal injury claim for a passenger in a bad traffic accident who sustained whiplash and lower back injuries.
Sam McCann secured an acquittal at Wimbledon Magistrates Court last week of a possession of a weapon, establishing a reasonable excuse defence. Great work by Sam and Liani Holland.
Steve Cottingham has advised on successful settlement agreements in both redundancy and early retirement law issues.