Harriet Palfreman represented the defendant in an appeal against sentence concerning two charges of controlling and coercive behaviour. The appeal was allowed, with the sentence of 4 years 6 months’ custody, being quashed and replaced with a sentence of 3 years 6 months’ custody, reducing the overall custodial term by 1 year. The Court of Appeal were persuaded that totality was not given sufficient regard. Harriet was praised for her ‘attractable’ submissions both in writing and orally at the hearing.
Instructed by Geoff White Solicitors.