BARRISTER
Experienced trial advocate appearing regularly in the Crown Court.
George has represented clients in cases of murder, armed robbery, aggravated burglary, drug importation, complex conspiracies to defraud, possession of indecent images and serious sexual offences. He has also defended applications under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
George is also fluent in Spanish.
Notable cases:
R v Samuels - Court of Appeal (2013, Unreported) Successfully appealed sentence for armed robbery from 12 years down to 7 years; persuading the court that the sentence was too high and that the judge's finding that the appellant was dangerous was wrong.
R v Yildrim - Court of Appeal (2005, Unreported) Successful appeal against sentence in case of wounding with intent, sentence reduced from 5 to 3 and 1/2 years.
Lionel Blackman Solicitors Upper Chambers 7 Waterloo Road Epsom Surrey KT19 8AY
01372 728941