At New Park Court Chambers, we do things a little differently. With over 70 junior barrist
As a Tier 1 Set based in Leeds and Newcastle we are home to a number of high profile and nationally and internationally reputable Counsel.
At New Park Court Chambers, we do things a little differently. With over 70 junior barrist
As a Tier 1 Set based in Leeds and Newcastle we are home to a number of high profile and nationally and internationally reputable Counsel.
Jessica Strange is a specialist criminal practitioner who has a well balanced practice defending and prosecuting criminal cases. She has a wealth of experience dealing with cases across the criminal law spectrum including:
Many of the cases Jessica deals with involve young and vulnerable people. Her down to earth approach enables her to reassure defendants and bring out the best in them at trial particularly when representing those who are inexperienced or have additional needs.
She also regularly cross examines young and vulnerable witnesses and is very experienced in the pre-recorded cross examination of young and vulnerable witnesses using the provisions of section 28 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (YJCEA).
Jessica is a very able advocate and is known for fighting hard for those she represents both in court and during negotiations. With a thorough grasp of the law she gives sound, comprehensible legal advice both in writing to her professional clients and face to face to her lay clients.
She is a Level 4 prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service on the North Eastern Circuit.
Bradford Crown Court
Representation of one of several male defendants accused of grooming and raping a girl over a number of years starting when she was as young as 13.
Leeds Crown Court
Representation of a man accused of a range of historical sexual offences including rape, against his then young cousins. The case involved multiple complainants. The defendant was acquitted of all counts.
Derby Crown Court
Representation of a father accused of murdering his baby son together with the baby’s mother. Lengthy trial involving numerous medical experts and civilian witnesses including the use of an intermediary.
Leeds Crown Court
Representation of a man accused of rape and other sexual offences against his seven year old step daughter. Cross examination of the child was pre-recorded in line with section 28 YJCEA. The defendant was acquitted on all counts after trial.
Leicester Crown Court
Representation of a woman accused with multiple others, of being involved in conspiracy to supply offences over a number of years.
Leeds Crown Court
Representation of a young female defendant accused of offences of inciting sexual activity with a child. Involved a young complainant and witnesses with learning disabilities. The cross examination of three witnesses was pre-recorded in line with section 28 YJCEA. The defendant was acquitted on all counts after trial.
Leeds Crown Court
Representation of a 16 year old defendant with similar previous convictions accused of section 18 wounding of a 16 year old, and possession of a knife. Cross examination of the complainant was pre-recorded in line with section 18 YJCEA. The defendant was acquitted of all counts after trial.
Derby Crown Court
Representation of a man accused of six counts of indecent assault. Historic allegation made by his step daughter who would have been aged between 8 and 11 at the time. Defendant acquitted on five of the six counts after trial.
Derby Crown Court
Representation of a man accused of multiple sexual assaults on a child over years. Historic allegation made by his grand daughter who would have been aged between 11 and 16 at the time. Defendant acquitted on all counts after trial.
Nottingham Crown Court
Defence of one of twelve defendants accused of people trafficking and modern slavery offences over a five year period. After several weeks of evidence heard some defendants pleaded guilty and the Crown offered no evidence against K.
Derby Crown Court
Defence of man who pleaded guilty to poisoning his wife on more than one occasion, and of secretly taking photographs of her in their bedroom whilst she was dressing and undressing. A suspended sentence was secured following lengthy and detailed mitigation.
Grimsby Crown Court
Representation of a young defendant of good character accused of historic sexual assaults against his younger sister. Defendant acquitted after trial.
Derby Crown Court
Representation of a defendant with mental health difficulties accused of abducting a number of young children. Demonstrated to the jury’s satisfaction that whilst the defendant had committed the act he was accused of he was ‘insane’ at the time according to the ‘McNaghten Rules’.
Leeds Crown Court
Representation of a young and vulnerable Defendant accused of robbery. Demonstrated at a pre-trial hearing that defendant was unfit to plead due to severe learning difficulties. Ultimately demonstrated to the jury that defendant had not committed the act he was accused of in any event.
Leeds Crown Court
Representation of a defendant of good character accused of racially aggravated harassment against an employee. Defendant acquitted after trial.
Hull Crown Court
Prosecution of 6 defendants accused of producing and supplying drugs on an industrial scale. 5 of the defendants were convicted.
Leeds Crown Court
Prosecution of a man accused of attempted murder of a close friend. Case resolved by way of late guilty plea.
Leeds Crown Court
Prosecution of a young female defendant accused of stabbing a woman she discovered in bed with her ex-boyfriend. The defendant was convicted of wounding after a trial.
Hull Crown Court
Prosecution of a care home worker accused of assaulting a vulnerable, elderly resident who was suffering from dementia. Complainant had passed away before the case came to trial. Defendant convicted after trial and sentenced to immediate custody.
Leeds Crown Court
Prosecution of a man accused of robbing supermarket cashier at knifepoint. Case concluded with the entry of a late guilty plea.
Hull Crown Court
Prosecution of three defendants accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against a soldier after a night out. Claims of self defence were rejected by the jury and all three defendants convicted.
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