Julia Baggs prosecuted in a serious case of domestic and sexual abuse, in a trial lasting 5 days. There was sustained and repeated violence, leading to multiple injuries including fractured ribs. The sexual abuse included the withdrawal of consent on multiple occasions. The jury reached unanimous verdicts after two and a half hours of deliberations. […]
Michael Forrest and Julia Baggs successfully appealed against the sentences imposed for child abduction offences. In what was described by the Court of Appeal as a “tragic case,” the sentences were reduced from 16 months to 12 months imprisonment following the hearing, which had been expedited.
Claire Holmes and Julia Baggs have appeared at Hull Crown Court before HHJ Thackray KC. The defendant was due to be tried for charges of attempted murder following a a crossbow attack on a house. However, the court ruled that he was unfit to plead. A trial of the facts hearing at Hull Crown Court […]
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 […]
Julia represented a defendant charged on indictment with two counts of rape and one count of assault by penetration. The prosecution alleged that the defendant raped his partner, weeks after giving birth. Whilst that police investigation was ongoing the prosecution alleged that the defendant raped the wife of his best friend. The two women were […]
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 […]
Four members of the criminal team have appeared in a lengthy trial before HHJ Bury at Hull Crown Court. Stephen Robinson, leading Michael Masson, represented a man accused of serious sexual abuse of two children and rape of an adult. Julia Baggs, leading Chloe Ogley, represented his female co-accused. The allegations included multiple rapes over […]
Four members of the criminal team have been involved in the first murder trial to take place in the North East since jury trials resumed following the C-19 lockdown. Oliver Saxby QC was leading Julia Baggs for the Crown, Richard Wright QC was leading Paul Genney for the defence. The trial took place in Sheffield […]
