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Solihull man acquitted of attempted murder and convicted of grievous bodily harm
Nicholas Berry defended and Jamie Scott prosecuted Jordan Herring in a case that drew national attention following two trials concerning the violent assault of his
Dafydd Enoch KC and Justin Jarmola successfully defend Wolverhampton shooting
Dafydd Enoch KC and Justin Jarmola’s client acquitted of Wolverhampton shooting Murder. A twenty-one year old man, from Wolverhampton, has been acquitted of murder
Jury Fail to Reach Verdict in Birmingham HMO Murder Trial
A jury at Birmingham Crown Court failed to reach a verdict in a murder trial in a case where the victim was found with multiple
Bulgarian lorry driver cleared of motorcyclist’s death
A jury at Warwick Crown Court took just over an hour to acquit Dimitar Kalchev, aged 49, of causing death by dangerous driving. Adam Western
Gurdeep Garcha KC and Justin Jarmola’s client cleared of Bury “Call of Duty knife” Murder of 19 year old man
A 20 year old man from Prestwich, Manchester has been acquitted by a jury of murder following a 5 week trial at Manchester Crown Court.
Aaron Lyn-Kew Secures Acquittal for 20-Year-Old in Firearm Trial at Warwick Crown Court
Following a 6-day prosecution at Warwick Crown Court, as part of Coventry Police’s Operation Grimlen, a 20-year-old-man was acquitted of possessing a prohibited firearm. Defence
Other News
Citadel Chambers welcomes Giles Pengelly
Citadel Chambers welcomes Giles Pengelly, formerly of No5 Barristers’ Chambers, who has joined us. Giles prosecutes and defends criminal cases in the Crown Court. From
Citadel’s Charity Christmas Present
This Christmas season, we are proud to announce our support for Axarquia Animal Rescue, a dedicated animal welfare organisation based in Malaga, Spain. Our contribution
Citadel Chambers congratulates its former member HHJ Trevor Meegan on his appointment to be a Circuit Judge
Citadel Chambers congratulates its former member HHJ Trevor Meegan on his appointment to be a Circuit Judge.
Citadel Chambers is delighted to announce that Aaron Lyn-Kew has accepted an invitation to join Chambers on the successful completion of his pupillage.
His pupil-supervisor Andrew Davidson said that “Aaron has proved himself over the last six months ‘on his feet’ to be a measured and highly competent
Articles
Charged with Domestic Burglary – What is the ‘Three Strike Rule’ and When Does it Apply? written by Zach Brettell
A common question in Criminal Courts dealing with offences of domestic burglaries, that is, burglaries of homes/dwellings, is whether they are covered by the ‘Three
The Sentencing Act 2026 and Suspended Sentences: What’s new? written by Emily Andrew
The Sentencing Act 2026 – What does it actually do? On 22 March 2026, the Sentencing Act 2026 came into force. With it came a