CPS decline to charge defendant following Quentin's representations in Child Neglect, Malicious Communications and Stalking case.

Mr RA had been arrested by Police in respect of a multitude of allegations made by his ex partner. The allegations were very serious in nature and included Ill Treatment and Wilful Neglect of a Child contrary to sections 20 to 25 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015, Malicious Communications contrary to s1 of the Malicious Communications Act 1988 and Stalking contrary to s2 of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. 

The allegations were all made by Mr RA's ex-partner. Mr RA contended that the allegations were all entirely false and had been fabricated maliciously as a means of getting revenge due to his re-marriage. He had been interviewed about the allegations and was awaiting a decision by the Crown Prosecution Service as to whether he was to be charged. 

Mr RA had been represented by solicitors at the Police Station and he had become disillusioned with their 'wait and see' attitude. He approached Quentin Hunt, an experienced Criminal Barrister, to see if there was anything that could be done to ensure that he was not charged with any criminal offences. 

Quentin took over RA's case and immediately held a conference with him where the details of the case were discussed. During the conference, Quentin advised RA in respect of evidence that he would like to see and asked for clarification about various issues relating to the case. Following the conference, Quentin and his client set about compiling a dossier of evidence that was highly supportive of the defence case. Much of this had not been provided to the police and Quentin was able to advise his client in respect of the evidence and how it might be best presented. 

It was decided that a proactive approach would be best in RA's case and Quentin wrote a detailed letter to the reviewing lawyer at the Crown Prosecution Service outlining the flaws in the prosecution case and how the case did not meet either the evidential test or the public interest test under the Code for Crown Prosecutors. The letter outlined RA's case in terms, and made it clear that the matter would be vigorously contested should RA be charged with any offences. 

Not long after Quentin's submission of the letter to the CPS, Mr RA was contacted and told that the case had been reviewed and that the CPS would be taking no action against him, no charges were to be brought. He was released from his police bail the same day. RA was delighted, not least because he was now able to see his children again, having been prevented from doing so through the course of the investigation. 

If you find yourself under investigation by the police for criminal offences, you may wish to instruct a lawyer with a proactive and direct approach. 

Quentin Hunt is a Criminal Defence Barrister of over 22 years experience who specialises in representing defendants at a pre-charge stage. He accepts instructions directly from members of the public. Quentin believes that 'the best way to win a trial is not to have a trial at all' and fights tooth and nail to try to ensure that his clients never see the inside of a Courtroom. If you would like to discuss your case you may contact Quentin for a free, no obligation conversation about your case and how Quentin may be able to assist.