Further examples of Oliver’s practice:
R v EP, AL, SK, KD, and KF – Appearing for a defendant in a s.18 ‘kneecapping’ over an alleged drug debt. Each defendant disputed their identification and involvement. Following cross examinations of the complainant and the police officers, blatant inconsistencies and investigatory failures were highlighted that rendered the entire identification as flawed and forensic evidence contaminated. A submission of no case to answer was upheld and each defendant acquitted.
R v TN, RL, KH – Representing a defendant in a multi-handed Class A drug supply with relevant Class A drug supply convictions adduced by the prosecution. Oliver secured the only acquittal in the trial.
R v JG – Appearing for the prosecution in a 10-count home improvement fraud against elderly residents in Bridlington, the defendant convicted following an 11-day trial.
R v LM – Representing a 22-year-old accused of assault by penetration and sexual assault of a child under 13. The defendant was acquitted following a 4 day trial.
R v DD – Appearing for a recovery truck driver at trial facing multiple counts of serious sexual offences against a customer whilst in the cabin of the vehicle. Defendant acquitted following trial.
R v JKB and EI – Defending in trial regarding a dog dangerously out of control causing serious injury. Successfully raised the statutory defence under s.3(1A) of the Dangerous Dogs Act. The defendant was acquitted.
R v HF – Prosecuting a violent robbery in a communal park involving a child, with the case focussing on DNA and forensic evidence. The defendant was convicted after trial.
R v EA – Prosecuting a self-proclaimed ‘Freeman of the Land’ charged with animal cruelty after attempting to neuter his own dog at home with elastic bands. The defendant was convicted following trial.
R v BT – Appearing for a Defendant charged with Robbery, where it was alleged a woman was pulled from her car and it was driven away. Complex issues of identification and forensic evidence raised, ultimately resulting in a successful half time submission.