Carla Abrantes-Stanworth

Carla Abrantes-Stanworth

Called to the Bar 2009/Middle Temple

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law

Regularly receives instructions, both to Prosecute and Defend in the Magistrates’, Youth and Crown Courts. 

Enjoys a broad practice, having experience in a variety of criminal cases.  Recent cases include: burglary, possession of false identity documents with intent to defraud (involving deportation matters), cultivation and production of cannabis, dangerous driving, serious assaults, possession of offensive weapons and harassment.  Particular expertise in cases involving domestic violence.

Level 1 prosecutor

Has experience prosecuting confiscation matters.

R v Grant, Wood, Thomas and Anderson [2011] - During pupillage,  was the Noting Junior for a high profile murder trial in Sheffield Crown Court. 

Professional Membership

Member of the North Eastern Circuit