CRIME
Charmaine is regularly instructed in the Crown Court on behalf of both prosecution and defence. She has also appeared at the Court of Appeal on several occasions. Her recent crown court cases include:
R v Winter - Junior Counsel for the defence representing one of two defendants charged with gross negligence manslaughter arising from the death of two fire officers following an explosion at a fireworks factory. R v Jones [2007] EWCA Crim 1118 - Junior Counsel for the defence in a case involving a nationwide paedophile conspiracy and police entrapment R v S - Representing one of four young defendants charged with section 18 GBH R v Braggs and others - Prosecuting three defendants charged with a serious domestic robbery R v Nagan - Representing one of four defendants charged with violent disorder R v Kelly - Prosecuting firearms and public order offences. This case involved many legal arguments regarding the admissibility of evidence and applications arising under CJA 2003 R v Kenehan - Prosecuting various drugs offences Hocking v RSPCA - Representing one of three appellants in a 5-day appeal against conviction for various animal cruelty offences.
Charmaine prosecutes on behalf of CPS, DWP, Sussex Police Authority, HMRC, Environment agency and Local authorities. She is familiar with prison law, having attended disciplinary hearings and is increasingly involved in Mental Health Act tribunals.
CIVIL
Charmaine has a broad civil practice and has appeared and advised on a range of matters including breach of contract, sale of goods, consumer credit, insolvency, landlord and tenant and personal injury. She acts for both claimants and defendants in a range of personal injury cases, including health and safety at work, employer’s liability, road traffic accidents and occupiers liability. Her practice includes advising on liability and quantum; preparing pleadings; procedural hearings (CMCs, PTRs, Interim applications); liability trials and assessment of damages hearings.
FAMILY
In particular public and private law involving children and domestic violence. |
