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Rachel Brand KC secures conviction in Oldbury murder trial
Following a two-week trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court, Rachel Brand KC secured the conviction of a 41-year-old man for the murder of a young mother.
Jamie Scott secures conviction of conspiracy theorist stalker
Jamie Scott successfully prosecuted at trial a man accused of stalking the police officers investigating him. Following a ten-day trial at Stafford Crown Court, the
Andrew Davidson and Cally Keenan secure acquittal for conveyancer accused of Stamp Duty fraud
Andrew Davidson leading Cally Keenan secured the acquittal of a conveyancer who, with others, was accused of a series of stamp duty frauds causing a
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
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.
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
Diabetes and Driving – What is the Law? written by Zach Brettell
For those living with diabetes, whether Type 1 or Type 2, the rules around driving can be unclear. According to the DVLA, diabetes is
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