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Rachel Brand KC and Naomi Nelson-Cofie prosecute delivery driver for offence of murder
A delivery driver, from West Bromwich, has been jailed for 29 years following a two-week trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court in which Rachel Brand KC
Gurdeep Garcha KC is instructed by Pretesh Chauhan of APL Law to defend Billy Allison at Stafford Crown Court
The Defendant is charged with offences of murder and wounding with intent, in relation to an incident that took place on 24/05/2026 at the Rico
Graham Russell and Mia McNevin secure conviction in Smethwick shooting case
Three men were convicted on 21st May 2026 of offences including possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and possessing Class A controlled drugs
Stolen goods trial dismissed following application to dismiss by Charlotte Johnson
A stolen goods trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court was stopped on the 22nd May 2026 after Charlotte Johnson served an application to dismiss the charge.
Curtis Myrie’s client cleared of firearms offence
A 21-year-old man has been acquitted of a firearms offence in connection with a fatal machine gun shooting in Winson Green. The defendant was represented
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
Other News
Charlotte Carlyle and Charlie Cinnamond join Citadel Chambers as 2026/27 pupils
Following an impressive pupillage recruitment programme Citadel Chambers are very pleased to welcome Charlotte Carlyle and Charlie Cinnamond as our 2026/27 pupils.
Citadel Chambers welcomes Steve Hennessy
Citadel Chambers are delighted to welcome Steve Hennessy, joining us as a new tenant in July following his decision to transfer to The Bar.
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
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