Crime
Lisa is a Criminal practitioner who accepts instructions for both prosecution and defence in the Crown Court, Magistrates Court and Youth Court.
Prior to joining Chambers, Lisa completed pupillage with the Crown Prosecution Service, as a member of the Crown Advocacy Team. She undertook a range of prosecution work and has experience of reviewing cases, making charging decisions and conducting advocacy. This experience has given her extensive insight as to how the CPS prosecute cases from cradle to grave.
As an independent barrister, Lisa is regularly instructed by the CPS to prosecute Crown Court trials which include burglary, assault, indecent images of children, stalking and harassment. She has also successfully prosecuted several dangerous dog cases.
Previous cases:
- R v B (Bournemouth Crown Court) – successfully prosecuted a prolific burglar, whereby the defendant had stolen high-value items from a dwelling.
- R v M (Southampton Magistrates Court) – secured an acquittal for her client who was accused of possessing a bladed article in a public place.
- R v S (Southampton Crown Court) – successfully prosecuted and secured a term of imprisonment for a repeat child sex offender who was found to have indecent images of children on their electronic devices.
- R v V (Bristol Crown Court) – defended a case where her client was charged with administering a noxious substance, an indictable only offence. Lisa made representations regarding disclosure failings, such that the Crown offered no evidence.
- R v H (Portsmouth Crown Court) – secured convictions against a defendant at trial, who had threatened the victim with a bladed article and caused criminal damage to property.