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St Pauls Chambers provides legal services throughout the UK and worldwide. We are known for providing excellence in our areas of focus.
As a leading barristers chambers in Leeds, our expertise span the depth and breadth of a number of key areas of law.
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St Pauls Chambers have an excellent team of Barristers, Clerks & Administration, with our barristers including KC’s, Members and Pupils.
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Gabrielle Coates has successfully defended a man charged with one count of Domestic Burglary at Teesside Crown Court.
Following a two-day jury trial, Gabrielle was successful in making a half-time submission of no case to answer following the Prosecution’s case. The case hinged on identification, with the Prosecution relying on inadequate CCTV footage and asking the jury to identify the Defendant.
Following this, Gabrielle argued that the identification evidence was so weak and tenuous that allowing the jury to make a determination would be unsafe.
Additionally, Gabrielle successfully challenged the Crown’s bad character application, asserting that the Crown was attempting to bolster a weak case through utilising the Defendant’s previous convictions.
Ultimately, the Judge directed the Jury to return a Not Guilty verdict.
Gabrielle was instructed by Watson Woodhouse Solicitors.
Chambers is centrally located within walking distance of the train station, secure car parks and the Courts.
St Pauls Chambers
Park Row House
19-20 Park Row
Leeds
LS1 5JF
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