The case concerned a Defendant accused of stabbing a man who was staying in her home and the issue was self-defence. Following a successful non-Defendant bad character application, the Jury heard the extent of the man’s involvement with drug dealing and acquitted the Defendant within an hour.
Acquittal for Luc Chignell defending s.18 at Derby Crown Court
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Criminal Bar Association's Young Bar Day 2026
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Sept
James Varley and Sinjn Bulbring prosecute local council leader
James Varley leading Sinjn Bulbring successfully prosecuted local council leader, Mr Zadronzny, for offences of fraud and tax evasion following a 5 week trial at Northampton Crown Court.
24
Sept
Miss Thandi in AI Appeal Case
Miss Thandi appeared at the Court of Appeal Criminal Division in an appeal where a Derbyshire Police Officer had used AI to manufacture evidence.