R v HH – Possession Of A Bladed Article – Stratford Youth Court – 2025

HH , a 15-year-old with no previous convictions, was charged with possession of a bladed article. HH, who has a diagnosis of ADHD, explained she carried a small kitchen knife for protection after being a victim of robbery.

Representations were made to the Crown Prosecution Service to divert her from the criminal justice system, emphasising her remorse and positive voluntary engagement with support services. HH was offered and accepted a conditional youth caution, resulting in the formal withdrawal of charges at Stratford Youth Court. The case concluded with an out-of-court disposal.

Other Relevant Murray Hughman Cases

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R v K Conspiracy to supply cannabis – Woolwich Crown Court – 2025

Andy is instructed to act for K, who was alleged to have played an integral role within an Organised Crime Group involved in a nationwide conspiracy to supply on a wholesale basis, hundreds of Kilos of cannabis.

R v RC – Importation of Class A Drugs – Chelmsford Crown Court – 2025

Emma Lambie was instructed to represent RC in a serious criminal matter at Chelmsford Crown Court. RC had spent 16 months on remand before Emma was brought onto the case just two weeks prior to trial. The prosecution alleged that our client was knowingly involved in the importation of 116.54 kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of £7.9 million, which was discovered secreted within the rear doors of a refrigerated lorry.

R v RS – Conspiracy to assist in the unlawful immigration into the UK and Money Laundering at Lewes Crown Court – 2024

Andy Rootsey’s client (RS) was acquitted following a hard fought five-week Trial before the Lewes Crown Court in relation to an offence of conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration. Andy’s client was one of only two defendants to be acquitted in relation to the conspiracy.