Sam has a busy Crown Court practice and regularly appears on behalf of the prosecution and defence in matters of a seriousness that belies his call. He has acted in a wide range of cases covering a spectrum of offences, including serious violence, organised crime, and sexual offences. Sam ensures that he has a client-focused, balanced, and insightful approach to all matters he is instructed in.
Sam also has specialist experience in motoring offences, including matters resulting in serious injury or death, and accepts private instructions in this area of law.
Notable cases:
R v J & S (Canterbury Crown Court) – Secured an acquittal for a client accused of leading a conspiracy to transport several Iraqi nationals into the UK illegally while concealed in a van. The case involved extensive phone evidence, including cell site evidence.
R v R (Teesside Crown Court) – Secured an acquittal for a defendant alleged to have stabbed a man in the street and intimidated the victim into not giving evidence.
R v G&R (Durham Crown Court) – Successfully prosecuted two defendants who assaulted a victim in the street with weapons. The victim was unable to give evidence but, following a successful hearsay application and extensive cross-examination of both defendants, they were convicted.
R v H (Bradford Crown Court) – Represented a defendant in a matter of causing death by careless driving. Sam secured a non-custodial sentence for the client.
R v B (Bradford Crown Court) – Sam was instructed on behalf of the lead defendant in a case involving alleged kidnap, false imprisonment, and GBH. The matter involved extensive multimedia evidence and police intelligence. The case was adjourned on the third day due to court listing issues.
R v T (Carlisle Crown Court) – Sam is currently instructed on behalf of a defendant alleged to have committed extensive historical sexual offending.