David Watson
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David practices exclusively in Criminal Law and has been instructed on behalf of the Prosecution and Defence at all levels undertaking cases involving allegations of Serious violence (including Murder/Manslaughter), serious Sexual abuse allegations and significant drug trafficking and importation.
Areas of Expertise:
Email: clerk@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Telephone: 0151 243 6000
Crime
Recently, he has been instructed in cases which have included the following:
Child Rape – Court of Appeal involving the consideration of fresh evidence – Defence.
Proceeds of Crime – Court of Appeal – Prosecution appeal pursuant to Section 31 POCA – approx £1 million assets – Prosecution.
Rape of two 15 year old complainants – Defence.
Child Prostitution / Sexual abuse – three complainants – Prosecution.
David has lectured on the following topics. Disclosure, Sexual Offences under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, Imprisonment for Public Protection, Youth sentencing in the Crown Court.
Relevant Memberships:
Criminal Bar Association