GEOFF PORTER

Call: 1988
Email: gporter@4bb.co.uk

A committed criminal practitioner with both the experience and expertise to ensure effective and persuasive representation in the whole range of criminal offences.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

General criminal practice both prosecuting and defending. Particular expertise in dealing with cases involving serious violence and the supply of drugs.

Grade 3 Prosecutor. RASSO (rape list) qualified.

CASES OF NOTE

R v HOBBS (AND OTHERS) [2002] 2 Cr. App.R. 22. Effect of change in maximum sentence during the course of a conspiracy.
R v Z [2000] 2 A.C. 483 (CA); 3 W.L.R. 117 (HL) Admissibility of evidence of previous acquittals.
R v RADAK (AND OTHERS) [1999] 1 Cr. App.R. 187 CA. Scope of S. 26 Criminal Justice Act 1988.
R v COURT AND GU [2012] 1 WLR 2260; [2012] 1 Cr. App. R. 36 Ancient common law offence of 'keeping a disorderly house'.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Middle Temple

Criminal Bar Association

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

BA Durham University
LL.M University of Pennsylvania, USA