Sarah Phelan, instructed the East Midlands Crown Prosecution Service, appeared for the Crown and prosecuted a Derby man who pleaded guilty on the morning of his trial to rape. The defendant attacked the complainant, when she was heavily intoxicated, having taken her back to his flat under the guise of protecting her when she was paralytic through drink and drugs and was not capable of consenting.
HHJ Smith QC imposed a sentence of 10 years and 9 months.
More information: Derby Evening Telegraph
Steve Gosnell, defended the appeal concerning the legal effectiveness of a Non-Molestation Order (NMO) under the Family Law Act 1996.
Matthew Pardoe joins us a Door Tenant. Matthew regularly works in Nottingham Crown Court and is very experienced and well respected. He has experience dealing with allegations of murder, large-scale drug trafficking, serious sexual offences, fraud, and money laundering. He has a reputation for dealing with the most challenging clients with great care, and he provides clear, practical advice based on excellent judgment.