In August of this year, Charlotte Baines, leading Holly Thompson, successfully prosecuted the defendant, Jason Hale. The defendant faced three counts at trial, including Attempted Robbery, Wounding with Intent and Murder. Following a two-week trial before the Recorder of Sheffield, the jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on all three counts. Sentence was subsequently adjourned with […]
Following our AGM this weekend, we are delighted to announce that Charlotte Baines takes over the role of Head of Chambers with immediate effect. Charlotte succeeds previous Head of Chambers, Gavin Button. Gavin Button comments: “It has been a privilege to serve as Head of Chambers over the last five years. I have no doubt […]
Members of Chambers have recently been involved and have successfully defended in a prosecution brought against managerial staff and employees of a care home company. The prosecution’s case was that during 2016 and 2017 the deaths of five residents across two care homes was attributable to neglect on behalf of the care staff and the […]
On 24th November 2023, after a 5 week trial in which 4 defendants were accused of murder, the jury returned a unanimous verdict of Not Guilty in relation to Gary Harris, represented by Peter Moulson KC and Charlotte Baines. The three other Defendants were all found Guilty of murder. The deceased was subjected to a […]
We are delighted that we have retained our successes from last year and have two new additions in this years Legal 500 rankings: Rachel Scott has achieved Tier 1 in the Crime (General and Fraud) Rising Star category – ‘A formidable advocate who leaves no stone unturned in her quest for achieving the best possible […]
Charlotte Baines today attended a Specialist Command Ceremony hosted by Detective Chief Superintendent Ward at Melton 2 Police Station. Miss Baines was given the Commendation for her role as prosecution counsel in the case of R v Kendall, a case where the defendant sexually abused four victims, two of whom were children. The defendant was […]
The deceased, Jason Whincup, was stabbed repeatedly outside his home address just before 8.40am on the 31st August 2022. He succumbed to his injuries two days later. The issue raised at trial by the Defence was identification. Compelling CCTV footage played at trial showed the Defendant’s journey on a bicycle from East Hull to West […]
The trial of R v Harley Robinson is now underway at Hull Crown Court. The case is prosecuted by Charlotte Baines, led by Dafydd Enoch KC. The defendant is represented by Richard Wright KC leading Dale Brook. Richard and Dale are instructed by Richard Drew and Becky Shears from Barker and Copeman. The defendant is […]
Following their success in Operation Copperfield Charlotte Baines (leading junior) and Rachel Scott (led junior) have been instructed by the Complex Case Unit at the CPS to prosecute 15 defendants charged with either conspiracy to defraud or acquiring criminal property. Members of the conspiracy contacted individuals who had previously advertised in magazines claiming that there […]
Charlotte Baines leading Rachel Scott successfully prosecuted members of an Organised Crime Group (OCG) operating in the Humberside area, involved in a conspiracy to steal, a conspiracy to handle stolen goods and converting criminal property. Charlie Rhodes and Darren Watson were involved in the theft of high value motor vehicles in the Humberside area. The […]
Charlotte Baines represented an elderly man charged with a serious sexual assault of a female aged 14. Charlotte conducted a section 28 pre-recorded cross examination in September challenging the veracity of the allegation. Charlotte also drew the jury’s attention to unusual factors in the case such as the somewhat public location and the presence of […]
Wilberforce Barristers have achieved further success in this year’s Legal 500. Charlotte Baines is ranked at Tier 2 and is described as ‘a robust, fearsome and talented barrister. She is intellectually astute, confident and engaging, and will stand her ground in court. Her sense of judgement with a jury is excellent.’ Julia Baggs is also […]
Charlotte Baines, instructed by the CPS, conducted a 5 day trial at Grimsby Crown Court last week. The Defendant was convicted of two offences of assault by penetration and two offences of rape. The sexual offences had been carried out against a young woman after a night out in Hull City Centre. The defendant put […]
On 8th October 2020, at the Court of Appeal before a panel chaired by Lord Justice Holroyd, Charlotte Baines successfully resisted the appeal made on behalf of serial rapist Mark Scott against his conviction on one of 10 counts of rape and attempted rape and against his sentence of 20 years with an extended licence […]
Last week, Charlotte Baines successfully defended in the second jury trial to take place in Hull since the Covid-19 lockdown period began on 23rd March 2020. This followed her appearance in the first such trial the week before. The trial was presided over by HHJ David Tremberg, former member of Chambers. The Defendant was acquitted […]
