Recent Cases

• R v K [Lewes] 2019

  Stalking

  Sam Willis, led by Paul Walker, defended in this five-week trial involving allegations of stalking. The prosecution evidence consisted of 74,000 pages of Facebook extracts and computer downloads. The ability to analyse large quantities of digital evidence was crucial to the defence case - it led to a 40-page defence bundle being placed before the jury to provide context and balance to the 550-page prosecution bundles.

• Operation Augusta [Southwark] 2019

  Violent disorder arising from a “Free Tommy Robinson” protest

  Aska Fujita prosecuted 18 defendants charged with violent disorder arising from a “Free Tommy Robinson” protest on 9th June 2018. The investigation included over 400 witness statements and 200 hours’ of CCTV, BWV and police evidence gatherer footage, which Aska reviewed. All defendants pleaded guilty.  Instructed by the CPS Complex Casework Division.

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• R v M [Woolwich Crown Court] 2019

  Assault on an Emergency Worker

  Sam Willis acted for this defendant who was acquitted after a three day trial. The defendant was of good character and was seen on police 'bodyworn video' striking a police constable to the throat. The issue for the jury was self defence.

• R v G [Cambridge] 2019

  Battery

  Sam Willis prosecuted this assault allegation, where the defendant was unfit to be tried. After legal submissions on the correct procedure to follow, the Magistrates heard the evidence and found that there had been a physical assault as alleged. Further submissions were then made on the proper disposal of the case.

• R v S [Reading] 2019

  Obstructing a Police Constable

  Sam Willis acted for this defendant, accused of obstructing a police officer during a stop and search. Following submissions on the grounds required before an individual can be searched, the District Judge acquitted the defendant.

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