Criminal defence barrister and ‘gamekeeper turned poacher’ Quentin Hunt spent 9 years as an ‘A’ List counsel to the Attorney General prosecuting on behalf of HMRC. In this article designed to assist members of the public, he examines VAT offences and particularly those under s72 of the VAT Act 1994.
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Quentin’s pre-charge representation was able to present to the police in a way which assisted them in understanding the chronology of the case and the veracity of the allegations, resulting in no further action being taken in complex rape case.
Quentin is regarded as an expert in the defence of professional people accused of drug possession offences. This success story highlights his ability to negotiate with Police to agree out of Court disposal for student caught in possession of controlled drugs at Railway Station.
Quentin Hunt achieves a not guilty result for client in serious stalking case at Chelmsford Crown Court.
Quentin Hunt successfully persuades Local Authority to take no further action in proposed prosecution of property developer accused of breach of Tree Preservation Order.
Quentin Hunt is a criminal Barrister who assists victims of crime assert their rights and pursue prosecutions in circumstances where either the Police or CPS decide to take no action
A guide to section 215 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 notices, including amenity, appeals, section 216 offences, sentencing and possible defences.
Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt secured the return of approximately £60,000 in frozen funds following his intervention in an Account Freezing Order case.
Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt secured the return of nearly £50,000 seized by police following a Police Property Act application.
A clear guide to possession with intent to supply drugs, including what prosecutors must prove, common evidence, police search powers, sentencing and possible defences.
Quentin Hunt secured not guilty verdicts for a client accused of rape and human trafficking following a major trial at Cardiff Crown Court.
A clear guide to the Sentencing Act 2026, including new rules on suspended sentences, bail decisions, deferred sentencing and key reforms affecting criminal cases in England and Wales.
Learn how offences under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 are prosecuted, including unauthorised works, damage, and metal detecting offences, with expert legal insight on defences and sentencing.
A serious stalking allegation was dropped at Chelmsford Crown Court following expert defence representation. Learn how strategic preparation and negotiation secured a not guilty verdict.
Police withdraw Stalking Protection Order application after detailed legal representations by experienced criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt.
DA had been represented by a solicitor at his interview by Police but did not feel that they were being proactive with the Police in the handling of his case. He chose to change representation and instruct specialist defence criminal barrister Quentin Hunt to represent him at the pre-charge stage on a direct public access basis
Quentin Hunt secures a Not Guilty verdict for a motorist accused of failing to stop after a cyclist fell during a road altercation in Dorset.
Criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the law in respect of prosecutions under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
Client avoids prison for COVID Bounce Back Loan fraud after early guilty plea and strong mitigation presented by specialist defence barrister Quentin Hunt.
In the second of a series of articles on Account Freezing Orders, specialist Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the AFO regime and looks at defences to prosecution applications for Account Freezing Orders under the regime provided by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“POCA”).
Quentin Hunt helps a survivor overturn a police NFA decision through the Victim’s Right to Review scheme, securing the reopening of a historic rape and child abuse investigation.
Police take No Further Action in Criminal Damage and Harassment case following Quentin’s submissions
Quentin Hunt prevents charges of harassment and criminal damage by making effective submissions to the police, securing a No Further Action outcome for his client.
A detailed guide to Stalking Protection Orders, explaining when police apply for them, legal tests, conditions, breaches, and how they can be challenged.
Quentin Hunt explains the key legal defences to Tree Preservation Order prosecutions, including consent, exemptions, emergencies, statutory undertakers and time limits.
Quentin Hunt successfully defeats private prosecution launched in City of Westminster Magistrates Court against Capita employee.
Specialist Account Freezing Order defence lawyer Quentin Hunt examines the Account Freezing Order regime under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and answers questions frequently asked by clients.
Specialist criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt negotiates a settlement on behalf of his client which avoids serious fraud allegations being reported to the authorities.
Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt discuss is how lawyers can assist members of the public in reporting cases to the Police, ensuring that police investigate criminal offences and ensuring that the Crown Prosecution take matters up for prosecution.
Quentin ensures positive result for client facing multiple unfounded allegations in respect of domestic abuse charges.
Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt explores the practicalities and procedures of appealing a conviction or sentence in the Magistrates Court to the Crown Court.