Insights from a Leading Criminal Barrister

Threats to Kill – section 16 Offences Against the Person Act 1861- a Barrister’s analysis

Threats to Kill – section 16 Offences Against the Person Act 1861- a Barrister’s analysis

Specialist Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt from 2BR Chambers examines the offence of threats to kill looking at outlining the basis of the offence within the legislation and looking at sentence, defences, and frequently asked questions from his clients about the offence.

Tree preservation orders and the Criminal Law- section 210 Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Tree preservation orders and the Criminal Law- section 210 Town and Country Planning Act 1990

In the first part of two articles looking at the law on tree preservation orders, specialist criminal barrister Quentin Hunt examines the law in respect of this and answers frequently asked questions about s210 Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Quentin's representations result in Police taking No Further Action in Baby Assault case

Quentin's representations result in Police taking No Further Action in Baby Assault case

Specialist Criminal defence lawyer Quentin Hunt makes representations to Police in a complex case involving a allegation that a baby had been assaulted. The representations were successful and no further action was taken against the accused couple.

Police grant Shotgun Licence after Quentin’s intervention

Police grant Shotgun Licence after Quentin’s intervention

Specialist Shotgun licence lawyer Quentin Hunt ensures that his client is granted a shotgun certificate after Police refusal.

How to defend a Private Prosecution

How to defend a Private Prosecution

Specialist criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt (who also undertakes Private Prosecution cases) gives an insider's guide in how to successfully defend against Private Prosecutions.

Offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 – A Practical Guide

Offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 – A Practical Guide

Criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 and offers practical pointers for anyone who finds themselves accused of such offences.

Hawala Banking: A Legal Perspective on Risks and Compliance in the UK

Hawala Banking: A Legal Perspective on Risks and Compliance in the UK

Following a recent success in a case involving a police investigation into a High Net Worth Individual’s use of the Hawala Banking system, Quentin Hunt from 2 BR Chambers and Lisa McKinnon Lower from Spencer-West Solicitors look to examine the Hawala Banking system and the risks entailed in its use.

Assault by Penetration - Section 2 Sexual Offences Act 2003

Assault by Penetration - Section 2 Sexual Offences Act 2003

Specialist sexual offences defence barrister Quentin Hunt examines the offence of assault by penetration looking at the definition of the offence the central elements penalties and defences.

Seeking a Legal Second Opinion in a Criminal Case: The Benefits of a Direct Access Barrister

Seeking a Legal Second Opinion in a Criminal Case: The Benefits of a Direct Access Barrister

Specialist criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt examines the possibility of seeking a second opinion in criminal cases from a direct access barrister, and outlines the benefits and process of doing so.

Common Assault and Battery, or Assault by Beating – s39 Criminal Justice Act 1988.

Common Assault and Battery, or Assault by Beating – s39 Criminal Justice Act 1988.

Specialist Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the offences of Common Assault and Battery. 

A guide to the offence of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm- s47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861

A guide to the offence of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm- s47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861

Criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt examines the offence of Assault ABH

A Barrister’s Guide to the Offence of Strangulation Under Section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015

A Barrister’s Guide to the Offence of Strangulation Under Section 75A of the Serious Crime Act 2015

Specialist criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt explains the offence of strangulation, looking at the elements of the offence, application and potential sentences.

Quentin’s Client acquitted of 5 counts of Rape at Leeds Crown Court

Quentin’s Client acquitted of 5 counts of Rape at Leeds Crown Court

Quentin’s Client acquitted of 5 counts of Rape at Leeds Crown Court

Jury acquits Prison Governor of Sexual Assault in 39 minutes following 5 day Crown Court trial.

Jury acquits Prison Governor of Sexual Assault in 39 minutes following 5 day Crown Court trial.

Jury acquits Prison Governor of Sexual Assault in 39 minutes following 5 day Crown Court trial.

Success in Shotgun licence appeal at Basildon Crown Court

Success in Shotgun licence appeal at Basildon Crown Court

Success in Shotgun licence appeal at Basildon Crown Court. Shotgun licence appeal Barrister.

Quentin secures reduction of over £440,000 in Planning Enforcement POCA case

Quentin secures reduction of over £440,000 in Planning Enforcement POCA case

Quentin secures reduction of over £440,000 in Planning Enforcement POCA case

Quentin ensures case is dropped by CPS for investment banker charged with Assault

Quentin ensures case is dropped by CPS for investment banker charged with Assault

Quentin ensures case is dropped by CPS for investment banker charged with Assault

 Jury deliver Not Guilty verdict for US citizen accused of Sexual Assault on Airplane

Jury deliver Not Guilty verdict for US citizen accused of Sexual Assault on Airplane

Jury deliver Not Guilty verdict for US citizen accused of Sexual Assault on Airplane

Quentin saves Landlord over £648,000 in Proceeds of Crime Act case

Quentin saves Landlord over £648,000 in Proceeds of Crime Act case

Quentin saves Landlord over £648,000 in Proceeds of Crime Act case.

Client immediately freed from prison and Sexual Harm Prevention Order halved in Sexual Assault Appeal success

Client immediately freed from prison and Sexual Harm Prevention Order halved in Sexual Assault Appeal success

Client immediately freed from prison and Sexual Harm Prevention Order halved in Sexual Assault Appeal success

Quentin ensures accounts unfrozen and no action taken by Police in Money Laundering investigation.

Quentin ensures accounts unfrozen and no action taken by Police in Money Laundering investigation.

Quentin ensures accounts unfrozen and no action taken by Police in Money Laundering investigation.

A guide to s18 GBH- wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm- s18 Offences Against the Person Act 1861

A guide to s18 GBH- wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm- s18 Offences Against the Person Act 1861

Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt gives a guide to the offence of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Quentin appears as legal expert on Talk TV

Quentin appears as legal expert on Talk TV

Quentin appears as legal expert on Talk TV

Quentin ensures that police take no further action in s18 GBH allegation.

Quentin ensures that police take no further action in s18 GBH allegation.

Quentin ensures that police take no further action in s18 GBH allegation.

Quentin acts in successful defence of Private Prosecution

Quentin acts in successful defence of Private Prosecution

Quentin acts in successful defence of Private Prosecution

Successful defence of professional footballer.

Successful defence of professional footballer.

Successful defence of professional footballer.

Quentin assists Care Home Group in avoiding prosecution in Health and Safety investigation

Quentin assists Care Home Group in avoiding prosecution in Health and Safety investigation

Quentin assists Care Home Group in avoiding prosecution in Health and Safety investigation

Quentin assists client in successful Victim’s Right to Review application

Quentin assists client in successful Victim’s Right to Review application

Quentin assists client in successful Victim’s Right to Review application

Section 187A Town and Country Planning Act 1990- Breach of Condition Notices – frequently asked questions

Section 187A Town and Country Planning Act 1990- Breach of Condition Notices – frequently asked questions

Barrister Quentin Hunt looks at issues relating to Breach of Condition Notices.

Fraud By False Representation – An Update

Fraud By False Representation – An Update

An updated guide to fraud by false representation under the Fraud Act 2006, explaining how the offence is charged, recent developments, and key defence issues.