Case studies
Our client pleaded guilty to sending a quantity of drugs and mobile phones into a prison. Despite the serious nature of the offences, our thorough preparation meant that she avoided an immediate prison sentence despite this being the usual outcome for these types of cases.
We represented a man accused of causing GBH with intent along with 2 co-defendants. He had never been in trouble before and strongly denied the allegation. After we sent detailed written argument to the prosecution, they agreed to reduce the charge to the lowest level of assault.
Our client was a young man who was involved in supply of controlled drugs. Although the prosecution tried to suggest his involvement was more serious, follow careful mitigation argued by MMS, the court accepted he was in the lowest category and sentenced him to a community order.
At 17 years old, our client was wrongfully accused of murder following the death of a 15-year-old boy. We were able to show that the case was based on guesswork with no evidence of joint enterprise. After a five week trial, our client was the only defendant found Not Guilty.
Our client faced malicious allegations by his former partner. We learnt that this was not the first time the complainant had lied to the police. Through careful cross-examination, we proved that she had also lied to further this case and our client was found Not Guilty.
Our client was falsely accused of stealing confidential documents from her employer. As a whistle-blower for misconduct by her employer, we believe the allegations were made to silence her. The case was dropped after we made robust representations to expose the truth.
Our client rescued an XL Bully dog shortly before the ban against this breed came into force. She paid the original owner to apply for an exemption certificate which turned out to be fraudulent. Our expert legal advice at the police interview resulted in No Further Action.
Our client was acquitted of child cruelty following an accusation that he wilfully assaulted his son causing a broken leg. After listening to his evidence, hearing the expert cross-examination by his barrister and considering our expert reports, a jury found him Not Guilty.
Our client was arrested for burglary but, after following our advice at his police interview and court, he was charged with the lesser offence of criminal damage and dangerous driving. Expert representation by one of our court advocates resulted in a suspended prison sentence.
Our client pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis. He was a vulnerable young man who had suffered multiple medical traumas and turned to smoking, and selling, cannabis. We were able to secure the lowest possible sentence and ensure he avoided prison.