Called to the Bar 1976, Roger is an experienced criminal practitioner who both defends and prosecutes in a range of criminal matters. Roger also has a specific expertise and interest in licensing matters, including taxi and business licencing.
Roger has extensive experience of licensing, regulatory and health and safety matters including law relating to taxis and private hire vehicles. He is much sought after to assist in appeals by businesses, taxi drivers, statutory and local authorities alike.
Roger is a Category 3 Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service.
Criminal Law
Roger's practice includes;
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Business crime and regulatory law
- Criminal fraud and proceeds of crime
- Licensing
- Road traffic offences
- Drugs offences and conspiracy
- Violent crime
- Rape & sexual offences
Roger is a Category 3 Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service.
Public Access
Roger accepts Criminal Law instructions on a Direct Access basis for appropriate cases. Please refer to the below pricing range for their services; this is subject to case type, complexity and seniority or experience of the barrister. Accurate quotes will be provided prior to commencement of the work involved.
Magistrates
Advice & Preparation (Hourly Rate): £75 to £200 + VAT
Court Attendance (Day Rate): £300 to £1000 + VAT
Conferences (Hourly Rate): £100 to £125 + VAT
Crown Court
Advice & Preparation (Hourly Rate): £100 to £250 + VAT
Trial Attendance (Day 1): £1000 to £4000 (Additional days) £500 to £1500 + VAT
Conferences (Hourly Rate): £125 to £250 + VAT
Pre-Trial & Post-Trial hearings: £300 to £1000 + VAT
Court of Appeal & High Court
Advice & Preparation (Hourly Rate): £150 to £300 + VAT
Court Attendances (Day Rate): £1000 to £4000 + VAT
Conferences (Hourly Rate): £125 to £250 + VAT
*These price ranges are based on local courts; other courts will incur a travel charge.
Please contact our Senior Criminal Clerk, Paul ([email protected]) for further information*
R v K
Secured acquittal for Albanian national forced to work in 120 plant Cannabis farm, for possession with intent.
R v F
Prosecuting for indecent images, man sentenced for 25 years.
R v L
Defended hairdresser involved in perverting the course of justice, after giving false witness statement to help a decorated policeman's acquittal of a shoplifting and assault charge. Defendant received suspended sentence and unpaid work.
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