John is a criminal barrister and his practice covers a broad spectrum of criminal law, including violence, drugs, dishonesty, fraud, public order, sexual and motoring offences.

 

John is regarded as a specialist in motoring and road traffic offences. He previously worked for one of country’s leading motor defence practices and was part of a specialist motoring prosecution team whilst at the CPS. John therefore has comprehensive knowledge of procedures and laws relating to motoring offences, particularly drink and drug driving. This has allowed John to secure successful outcomes for his clients on technical points.

 

John has also built up a busy practice dealing with cases involving sexual offences. John has dealt with cases involving contact offences, possession & distribution of indecent images, sexual communication offences and breaches of sexual harm prevention orders.

 

John is a skilful advocate and presents to the court with authority. He is very personable and is therefore popular with lay clients and solicitors alike.

 

Prior to joining Chambers, John worked for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) as a Senior Crown Prosecutor. Within this role, John would regularly provide pre- and post- charge advice to the police.

 

Outside of Chambers, John regularly provides advocacy training for aspiring barristers and solicitors. He is a keen fan of Formula 1 and enjoys travelling.

 

Some of John’s notable cases include:

 

R v JS – John secured a not guilty verdict on behalf of his client facing a count of ABH in a prison environment.

 

R v HK – The Defendant faced counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, producing Class B drugs and possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply.

John managed to secure a suspended sentence on behalf of his client.

 

R v GW – John successfully won an appeal on behalf of his client charged with failing to identify the driver.

 

R v KH – The Defendant faced counts of conspiracy to burgle and conspiracy to handle stolen goods relating to high value cars. John secured a suspended sentence on behalf of his client.

 

R v JM – John secured a not guilty verdict on behalf of his client facing a charge of possession of a bladed article in public.

 

R v MC – The Defendant faced a charge of drug driving. John raised a technical argument relating to evidential blood taking procedure which led to the charge being dismissed.

 

R v JT – Not guilty verdicts where John’s client faced counts of burglary and handling stolen goods.

 

R v LL – The Defendant faced charges contrary to sections 8 and 12 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. At the committal for sentence in the Crown Court, John secured a suspended sentence on behalf of his client.

 

R v UH – John persuaded the court on appeal to reduce the number of penalty points imposed for a speeding offence. John’s client was able to avoid disqualification.

 

R v NH – The Defendant faced charges of drink and drug driving. John secured a not guilty verdict after trial. The issue for trial related to the evidential procedure and the statutory warning not being given by the officer.

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