Jessica Strange

Representing a defendant in relation to historical charges of rape against his then wife, when he was a village vicar.  Acquitted of all counts after a five day trial.

Representing a young man accused of rape following a night out with friends, where he and others then went to the complainant’s house.  Acquitted following a five day trial.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Representation of a young defendant of good character accused of historic sexual assaults against his younger sister. Defendant acquitted after trial.

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’.

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.

Representation of a defendant of good character accused of racially aggravated harassment against an employee. Defendant acquitted after trial.

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.

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.

Prosecution of a man accused of robbing supermarket cashier at knifepoint. Case concluded with the entry of a late guilty plea.

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.

Defence of one of twelve defendants accused of people trafficking and modern slavery offences over a five year period. After several weeks of evidence had been heard some defendants pleaded guilty and the Crown offered no evidence against Miss Strange’s defendant.

Defence of man who pleaded guilty to poisoning his wife on more that 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.