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E: lblackband@4bb.co.uk Call: 1997 Professional Membership: Criminal Bar Association Academic Background: MA, (Oxon), The Queen’s College Inns of Courts School of Law PERSONAL INTERESTS Travel, playing piano and wine |
AREAS OF EXPERTISE Specialist criminal advocate with a range of experience in a number of areas of law including serious drugs offences, murder and regulatory work. Undertakes criminal cases on behalf of both Prosecution and Defence. General Crown Court Defence practice. Prosecution - Instructed on behalf of a range of Prosecuting authorities including Crown Prosecution Service, RCPO (HM Customs & Excise) and Serious Fraud Office. Particular expertise in drugs and fraud including confiscation. Police Criminal & Disciplinary - Particular experience in police defence work. Police Disciplinary Proceedings; Considerable experience in defending internal disciplinary cases against Police officers including multi-handed cases of length and police corruption. Undertakes representation at Coroner's Court hearings. CASES OF NOTE R v Koebeissi (2000) (Prosecution) 3 month fraudulent trading trial involving mobile phone industry R v Chen (2001) (Defence) Multi-handed "Snakehead" human trafficking trial R v Jingree (2002) (Prosecution) 3 month mortgage fraud R v Hunter (2004) (Prosecution) Conspiracy to commit 30 armed robberies all over UK R v Bismal (2005) (Prosecution) Murderof wife by husband by strangulation R v Levey (2006) (Prosecution) Murder of 3 month old baby by smothering by father - currently on appeal |
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