Criminal Defence Lawyer by day. Welsh dragon by night.
London
Joined February 2012
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Today the @LegalAidAgency told me I need to justify why the prosecution served me 58,000 pages of evidence to prosecute my client before I can get paid. I’m at such a loss.
34 applications in 24 hours for a legal position at Nicholls & Nicholls is crazy!
The good news is every application is being read by 2 partners before shortlisting.
The application stage is STILL OPEN though! So check my last post and get in touch if interested.
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Yesterday morning I was invited to speak on @BBCSussex to discuss the meaning of life sentences in murder cases. Hopefully the information provided, helps members of the public to understand exactly what it means. #providinginfo #gettinginformed
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It is an embarrassment to the society we actively assist in protecting, as their lawyers, if we allow ourselves to be subjected to abuse and unprofessional behaviour. @HMCTSgovuk should be ashamed of themselves to think it acceptable to touch ANY court professional. How dare you.
Today is a big day for covid prosecutions. Nicholls & Nicholls are before the high court relating to the statutory time limitations and when it stops.We received permission last year to put our case before the full hearing. Updates to follow…
#covid #government #judicialreview
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What a night last night! Absolute winner of an evening!
The @WelshLawyers black tie dinner began with a performance by Gwalia male voice choir. Bendigedig.
Thank you to @LuNicholls and the committee for organising a top night.
@DafyddTrystan nes i gofio bob gair, ym mhob pennill!
@Jebadoo2 @eggegggcake @Gemma0Rose
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Today we billed a magistrates court case that has £2421.29 worth of work on it. We got paid the fixed fee of £208.61. This is the true reflection of legal aid and doing the job properly.
Only 2 tables left!!!! How exciting!! Welsh choir, silent auction by Olympic silver medalist, live band, copious amounts of table wine! Why haven’t you snapped those tickets up already?!
Tickets are now on sale for members for the ALWL Christmas Party Extravaganza!
Three course dinner with wine, entertainment, and bubbles on arrival.
Date: 17 November 2023
Time: 18.15 welcome drink - dinner served 18.45
Venue: Grays Inn Tickets: £120 each
DM for more details
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And this was our case. To say we were furious was an understatement. 2 days of turmoil for everyone. At least the conclusion was what we had hoped and worked tirelessly to achieve @nicholls_law
This is at our flagship criminal court
Thursday - listed for sentence - sensitive case - complainant there to read VPS - no prosecutor - defendant not produced
Friday tried again - for 4hrs cell staff refused to let me see def as short staffed - complainant waited all day again
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The first proper event hosted by the Association of Welsh Lawyers since the pandemic and it was the infamous Welsh pub quiz. Thank you to everyone who brought the smiles & laughs. Wooden spoons to the losing team! @WelshLawyers
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Take a look at an average day in the Magistrates court, reported by a reporter witnessing everyone and everything in the court room….
You join me in a busy magistrates court, waiting for a Met Police officer to appear on rape charges.
Most people won't set foot in a courtroom like this. It's chaotic at times, the cases are varied, and justice is served.
Here's what I'm listening to:
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How does the current Police, Crime and Fire minister for Eng and Wal, stood next to several senior police officers, NOT know that this weapon is very much illegal in public and in your own home?! #knifecrime #government
For a pretty impressive transcript of today’s trial with Sarah Jane Baker see @tribunaltweets ….
tribunaltweets.substack.com/…
At a rally with thousands of the trans community and no ‘Terfs’ present, there was clearly no risk or threat of anything. Right. Result. This was political from the outset. We believe in free speech & defending those rights at @nicholls_law, no matter who you are!
Activist who told crowd ‘punch a terf’ found not guilty of encouraging assault independent.co.uk/news/uk/cr…
@metpoliceuk called me at 4am this morning. Why I hear you ask? To tell me they want to interview my client at 9am. When has that EVER been acceptable to behave that way? We’re all professionals & lawyers work a normal working day. So why do that?! WHY?!?!
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