Practice Areas

Crime

Ben has dealt as trial Counsel on matters relating to sexual offences, domestic abuse and drugs supply.

Ben is approachable and professional. Ben has prosecuted and defended at the North Liverpool Community Justice Centre dealing with cases involving mental health issues. Prior to qualifying, Ben engaged in charity work providing support and assistance to vulnerable persons, skills which he has developed to establish a foundation for working with a wide range of clients.

Recent Cases

R v J: Secured a 24-month suspended sentence prosecuting a misconduct in a public office case. The case was covered in the Express & Star.

R v M: Secured a suspended sentence order for a Defendant charged with 11 counts including two counts of possession with a bladed article. Magistrates Court.

R v A: Secured an absolute discharge for a Defendant with significant mental health difficulties.

R v M: Successful prosecution of protestor under COVID regulations. One of the earliest prosecutions under this legislation.

R v S: Represented a youth Defendant, who suffered from mental health difficulties, for a trial of threatening another with a bladed article. Raised serious objections to the Crown’s application for an adjournment due to ongoing issues, and upon the adjournment being refused no evidence was offered by the Crown.

R v T: Successful prosecution of multiple domestic assaults. With the aid of an interpreter, Ben assisted a vulnerable victim (who had learning difficulties) through his evidence to secure a guilty verdict.

R v W: Successful prosecution under Animal Welfare Act in which a Defendant had neglected their dog.