Sam Stockwell

Barrister at @FurnivalLaw. Serious and financial crime. Views are my own.

[Furnival Chambers @FurnivalLaw]

We are delighted to announce that Liam Loughlin, formerly of Church Court Chambers has joined Furnival Chambers.

https://t.co/36RhBCpCYY

[The Secret Barrister 🦋 @BarristerSecret]

Me to the jury after starting my closing speech with a *hilarious* joke

[Furnival Chambers @FurnivalLaw]

The members of @FurnivalLaw Furnival Chambers, have unanimously agreed not to accept returns in defence legal aid work in line with the @TheCriminalBar protocol.

[The CBA @TheCriminalBar]

96.5% declared that, unless Government committed to a substantial increase of additional annual funding to the AGFS of above £35 million / 15% (the minimum increase recommended by the Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid (CLAR)), action should be taken to include no returns.

[Sam Stockwell @wiggedadvocate]

@CourtsIdle Regrettably, I’ve had to do this at a different court centre.

[Sam Stockwell @wiggedadvocate]

@DVLAgovuk Thanks, Rob! I understand you guys are busy. It’s case reference number 05819085. In my latest response, I have provided a non-GB fax and postal address. Can a dated copy of my driving record to be sent to both, Please. Thank you.

[Sam Stockwell @wiggedadvocate]

@DVLAgovuk what’s going on?! I’ve been trying to talk to someone now for 2 weeks! Phones unanswered. Chat unanswered. Emails not properly read and considered when I’ve already provided you with the information you have asked for.

[Sam Stockwell @wiggedadvocate]

@LiamWalker_7 Have you reported to resident judge?!

[Sam Stockwell @wiggedadvocate]

Enough of no returns. We’ve tried that before and everything limped on. How about a proper strike?!

[Danielle Manson @daniellejmanson]

NO RETURNS? @TheCriminalBar

[Furnival Chambers @FurnivalLaw]

Sam Stockwell secures a conditional discharge for client charged with possession of a shotgun, rifle, taser & disguised taser, successfully arguing, in the first instance, that the mandatory minimum sentence shouldn’t apply. Instructed by Kiran Johal of Stuart Miller Solicitors.

[Furnival Chambers @FurnivalLaw]

We are delighted to announce that Estelle Thornber (@ThornberEstelle) has joined Chambers.

#welcometotheteam

https://t.co/WVyeNs5Llf

[Furnival Chambers @FurnivalLaw]

The Crown’s case relied on evidence of the complainant, who was shot at point blank range, cell site expert evidence, ANPR & CCTV evidence and ran to pages of evidence measured in the hundreds of thousands. Ben & Sam were instructed by Simon O’Meara of Cartwright King Solicitors.

[Furnival Chambers @FurnivalLaw]

In a ‘cut throat’ defence, where all 5 defts gave evidence, Ben & Sam's client was the only deft to be acquitted of the attempted murder and firearms offences arising from that incident. The case centred around the acquisition & use of a pistol & shotgun in 2 separate incidents.

[Furnival Chambers @FurnivalLaw]

Ben Gordon, leading Sam Stockwell, secure unanimous acquittals for charges of attempted murder, GBH S18, possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, criminal damage & possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, after a trial lasting 6 weeks at Harrow CC.

[CrimeLine @CrimeLineLaw]

There are 57,516 cases outstanding in the Crown Court, it was 39,331 pre-covid. Again, whilst the figures bob up and down a little, no progress is being made in shifting this backlog. This is because no money is being spent. A new financial year has begun, so lets see.

[OUP Law @OUPLaw]

Meet the LTOTY20 finalists: Neal Geach, associate dean for teaching and learning at University of Hertfordshire. @Neal_Geach https://t.co/A4d9VyJmje

[Sam Stockwell @wiggedadvocate]

@DavidLammy suggests smaller juries and benchmarking against conviction rates, or rather that some are “getting away with it.” I’m just not sure where to start with this.