We acted for a defendant accused of involvement in an incident on the train Ravinder Khumra acted for a young person caught up in an incident which was widely reported as gang related. This was untrue, but the ‘story’ was more important.
Ravinder Khumra acted for a Defendant in a prosecution brought by a Local Authority. The press reports focussed on matters which did not reflect the true position of her case, and so Ravinder was asked to correct inaccuracies.
Paul acted for one of the Defendants who had earlier pleaded guilty to the charges, and was sentenced with others
The ‘terror-training’ camp concluded with convictions against all defendants. Paul acted for one of the Defendants who had earlier pleaded guilty to allegations brought that they were involved in training for terror attacks
The first ‘terror-training’ camp trial started recently. Paul Butcher together with Henry Blaxland QC and Adrian Eissa acted for one of the Defendants. Paul represented one of the Defendants who faced trial over allegations they were involved in a terror-training camp.
Harmondsworth Riot arrests and prosecution. Jon Black appeared as junior counsel in this case at Croydon Crown Court.
Following a lengthy trial at Old Bailey, all defendants were acquited of charges relating to ‘red mercury’ following a ‘sting’ operation by the News of The World. Paul Butcher was involved alongside Stephen Solley QC and Adrian Eissa. The case raised concerns over the use of non-police informants, in this case, the ‘Fake Sheikh’. The Guardian report can … Continued
We acted for the last person to appear before Bow Street Magistrates Court Jon Black represented a client of ours who was the last person to appear in court at Bow Street. Jon and many others mourned the passing of an historic court centre.
Our clients faced serious allegations of armed robbery Jim Skelsey and Paul Butcher were all involved in acting for two of the defendants facing trial for a series of armed robberies. After careful consideration, guilty pleas were entered, but we were able to ensure the outcome was most favourable in all the circumstances.
The Court threw out a large drugs and money-laundering prosecution at Southwark Crown Court after an 18 month application to stay the proceedings as an abuse of process. Paul Butcher was involved in one of longest running cases at Southwark Crown Court, which concluded with the case being thrown out with the Judge criticizing the police operation. … Continued
Ravinder Khumra acted for a Defendant convicted of being a drugs mule. Johanna McDermott took over whilst Ravi was on maternity leave. Johanna and Ravinder both acted for a client who was convicted of drugs importation To find out more about drug charges please contact us.
