CrimeMichael has acted in numerous criminal defence cases, over recent years as Leading Counsel. He l is instructed in all types of serious crime including murder, serious sexual offences, offences of violence including GBH and aggravated burglary and in particular substantial and complicated drug offences. In addition some recent cases concerning The Proceeds of Crime Act. Human RightsIn particular in the context of domestic criminal law though also some Strasbourg cases concerning individual applicants from other jurisdictions. Aside from his criminal context Michael is involved in several aspects of Human Rights including conducting trial observations, preparing published reports and occasional lecturing in Human Rights in international jurisdictions. Administrative LawMichael as conducted Judicial Review and Divisional Court matters connected with Criminal Cases.
Michael has been involved in a number of reported cases including; -
R. v. Navabi [2005] EWCA Crim 2865 - First appeal concerning Immigration Act Offences
AG's Reference R. v. Arbuah [2006] EWCA Crim 2632 Sentencing - Firearms cases
R.v. Kalar [2006] EWCA Crim 1097 - Sentencing - Imprisonment Public Protection
R. v. Kaur [2005] EWCA Crim 2883 - Presence alone as sufficient evidence
R. v. Robin Woods [2003] EWCA Crim 1147 - Expert evidence - Rape cases
R. v. Wright [2000] Crim L.R. 510 - Agreed Submissions
R. v. Smith (Trevor) 9802692Z3 - Identification Other notable cases includeR. v. Indrit Krasniqi - The prospect Park Murder in Reading
R. v. Spencer - The first professional 'hit' with a machine gun
R. v. Pereira - Murder - Missing Body
R. v. Daniel Connors - Armed Escape from Staines Magistrates Court Profile updated September 2009
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