The defendant was accused of murdering his brother-in-law by stabbing him in the back twice (and also section 18 GBH in respect of his wife, by stabbing her through the hand). The case was meticulously prepared for trial – a number of expert witnesses were engaged by the defence to counter the Crown’s case that […]
Mrs Best, a professional woman of previous good character, was charged with racially aggravated assault by beating against a young, blind, Muslim complainant. The alleged offence took place at the “Magic Mike” concert at the London Hippodrome where both individuals were sat next to each-other in the front row. The Complainant alleged that during the […]
Welcome to the Winter edition of the 2 Hare Court Criminal Regulatory Newsletter. Tom Day Editor Alison Levitt QC, James Buchanan, Grace Forbes and Hannah Thomas look to the future of regulation for the fast fashion industry. Drawing upon their experience conducting the Boohoo Review they assess the efficacy and practical consequences of the competing […]
Sophia represented Mr C before the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) in his appeal against sentence in respect of an 8 year 8 month custodial sentence imposed by the Crown Court for offences of dwelling burglary, criminal damage, and dangerous driving. In May 2019, having been released from prison for a dwelling burglary the month […]
In this exceptionally tragic case, Sophia Dower represented Mr Biggs, an 83 year old man of previous good character who was charged with causing the death of 99 year old Mrs Clark by dangerous driving. On 15 May 2019, Mr Biggs’ vehicle collided with Mrs Clark at approximately 34mph whilst she was crossing the road […]