Notable Cases

Our client was found not guilty of assaulting an officer after the court accepted that he acted reasonably and proportionately in self-defence of his partner, who was subjected to excessive and unlawful force during a Mental Health Act incident.

Our client, who was charged with attempted burglary and threatening behaviour, had both charges discontinued after our representations demonstrated that he was suffering from psychosis at the time of the alleged offences, meaning the evidential test for attempted burglary was not met and prosecution was not in the public interest.

Our client, charged with a Section 4 Public Order offence arising from an altercation at a football match, was formally acquitted after our representations demonstrated he had acted in self-defence, leading the CPS to offer no evidence and discontinue the case.

Sonn Macmillan Walker successfully represented a client initially charged with s18 GBH, persuading the Crown to accept a lesser s20 wounding charge by demonstrating the client had no knowledge of the co-defendant’s intent to inflict serious harm. As a result, the more serious charge was left to lie on file, and the client received a suspended sentence instead of immediate custody.

Our client was acquitted of rape after the defence exposed evidential gaps, inconsistencies, and expert findings supporting consensual sex and undermining the complainant’s account. The case highlighted disclosure failures by the prosecution, leading to a full acquittal and defence costs awarded.

An excellent outcome for our client, with the Court accepting that he had no beneficial interest in the property of which he was legal owner.

After being charged without a proper police interview, ML’s case was challenged with a letter before action, prompting the CPS to offer a youth caution.

Our client was found unfit for trial after our instruction of medical experts, and after strong representations, the Prosecution offered no evidence and discontinued the case.

Following a two-week trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, our 21-year-old client was unanimously acquitted of three counts of rape, having consistently denied the allegations and maintained that all activity had been consensual.

Our client, charged with possession of indecent images and sexual communication with a child, pleaded guilty and, following expert mitigation, received a suspended 9-month prison sentence at Isleworth Crown Court.

Sonn Macmillan Walker secured CPS charges against a driver who seriously injured their client after successfully challenging the initial decision not to prosecute.

Our client was charged in £500,000 conspiracy to defraud Eurostar and Trainline. She pleaded guilty to lesser charges on basis and received a financial penalty only.