Domestic Abuse and Injunctions
What is domestic abuse? Domestic abuse can consist of an incident or an ongoing pattern of incidents consisting of but not limited to: • Coercive control (a pattern of intimidation, degradation, isolation and control with the use or threat of physical or sexual...
Protecting clients and staff in the pandemic
Protecting clients and staff in the pandemic We have taken the decision that in the midst of this pandemic we will as a firm withdraw from all face to face client contact. This includes all police station attendances, magistrates’ court attendances, crown court...
9 January 2020 – A great result at Snaresbrook Crown Court
Our client was acquitted of possessing firearms found in the boot of a car he was driving. An excellent result and thanks go to the great Claire Davies of Farringdon Chambers and the hard work of our colleague Sandra Riordan and Sandra Payne.
13 January 2020 – Client acquitted of sex offences
Our client faced complicated and historic allegations but excellently represented by Julia Flanagan of Charter Chambers and by our colleague Sinead Zaman and was duly acquitted after a jury trial at Kingston Crown Court.
27 January 2020 – Not Guilty!
Greg Powell's client faced a difficult case in which is was alleged he had caused death by dangerous driving. This was a very unusual case in which we were able to obtain medical evidence to show that the cause of death was later negligent medical treatment. This...
A Report of Powell Spencer & Partners work for the RMT Union from the latest RMT Magazine.
Of particular interest and importance to members will be the advice we recently provided for the union following a branch request regarding the law relating to sentences for people convicted of assaulting RMT members and the ancillary orders that might prevent them...
11 December 2019 – Not Guilty of Murder
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...
14 November 2019 – USA airline crew over the limit
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...
11 September 2019 – Modern Slavery Act
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.
1 September 2019 – Accident Claim Win
Graham Brierton successfully settled a small personal injury claim for a passenger in a bad traffic accident who sustained whiplash and lower back injuries.