Crime

All aspects of Criminal law, Asylum and Immigration, Human Rights.

Michael specialises in all aspects of criminal law and has significant experience of both prosecution and defence work in the Crown Court. He is regularly instructed to defend in serious cases of robbery, public disorder, aggravated burglary, section 18 wounding and drugs offences. He is also an approved grade 3 prosecutor and regularly undertakes work on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service in his own name.

Professional Associations

CBA
Member of North-Eastern Circuit

Case Examples

R v Chatterton and others (2004, Leicester)
Defence Junior in this well publicised case arising from the riots in 2002 at HMP Lincoln. Defendant ultimately acquitted of prison mutiny and section 18 wounding.

R v Broughton (2005, Sheffield)
Instructed in this high-profile and complex case involving 'e-bay' internet fraud.

R v Wong and others (2005, Sheffield)
This conspiracy case involved large scale credit-card 'cloning' and fraudulent use throughout the UK.

R v Burns (2006, Sheffield)
Indecent assault by a mentally disturbed resident of a care home upon a nurse. Heard in the Court of Appeal following an 'IPP sentence' being passed. Complex arguments on issues of 'significant risk of serious harm' under s.229 of the CJA 2003.

R v Johnstone (2006, Sheffield)
Affray, possession of a firearm with intent, robbery. Serious case involving alleged use of a rifle. Difficult issues of joinder of indictments and severance arose.

R v Connolly (2006, Doncaster)
First on the indictment in a three week trial for section 18 wounding, aggravated burglary and conspiracy to rob. Extraordinarily complicated case both factually and legally, involving interpretation of the new hearsay provisions under the CJA 2003. Leave to appeal sought and pending.

R v Tingle and Gray (2006, Sheffield)
Junior for the crown in a three week trial, both defendants charged with arson and perverting the course of justice.