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Daniel White, leading Mia McNevin, successfully prosecute an organised crime group involved in selling over 5 kilograms of cocaine and heroin in the West Midlands
Daniel White, leading Mia McNevin, secured the convictions of two men involved in a largescale cocaine and heroin conspiracy after a 4-week trial, at Warwick Crown Court. Three of the defendants pleaded guilty at different stages of the court proceedings. Operation Jodami was an investigation into a professional and extensive
Jamie Scott and Omar Majid Prosecute Encrochat Cocaine Wholesalers
Jamie Scott, leading Omar Majid, secured the convictions of two men involved in a largescale cocaine conspiracy after a three-and-a-half week trial at Worcester Crown Court. The defendants were responsible for multiple kilograms of cocaine and cannabis being sourced and distributed around the East and West Midlands, and into the
Gurdeep Garcha KC Defends in ‘West Park’ murder trial
Gurdeep Garcha K.C. is defending a Wolverhampton youth charged with the robbery and murder of a 17 year old, who was stabbed to death in a park in March 2024. The defendant is charged alongside another youth. It is the prosecution case that the defendants lured the victim and his
Henry Skudra successfully represents County Council in judicial review
A decision by a County Council to issue a noise abatement notice in respect of a large factory was judicially reviewed. Following advice to the County Council and drafting the detailed acknowledgment of service at short notice, the application for judicial review failed even to get past the permission stage.
Adam Western defends Worcester man for causing the deaths of two women and a six year old
A Worcester man has been sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for causing the deaths of two women and a six-year old child. Adam Western defended Joe-Lewis Tyler at Worcester Crown Court at the hearing on Monday 5th August. Mr Lewis had earlier pleaded guilty to three counts of causing death
Rachel Brand KC and Justin Jarmola represented one of two 12-year old boys convicted of murder following a stabbing in a park in Wolverhampton in November 2023
Rachel Brand KC and Justin Jarmola represented one of two 12-year old boys convicted of murder following a stabbing in a park in Wolverhampton in November 2023. The boys are amongst the youngest ever convicted of murder in the UK. There will be further hearings to determine whether reporting restrictions
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Publication of Millington and Sutherland Williams on the Proceeds of Crime co-edited by Henry Skudra.
The latest edition of this key text on confiscation has been published. Edited by Henry, who also authors the chapters on enforcement and preliminary matters, it provides practitioners and the judiciary with authoritative guidance on the law and practice in this complex area. It is available to purchase here.