R v MC Possession of an Offensive Weapon at Wood Green Crown Court – 2022

The client was accused of being in possession of an offensive weapon, namely his key ring was a knuckleduster.

It was disputed that the item was an offensive weapon. The Defence sent a letter of representations requesting the Crown review the case as it was submitted that there is not a realistic prospect of convicting the Defendant and nor is it in the public interest to prosecute him.

Other Relevant Murray Hughman Cases

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Drugs/Organised Crime

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.