Paul Smith
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Paul came to the bar having previously worked in the voluntary sector.
Areas of Expertise:
Email: clerk@stjohnsbuildings.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 214 1500
Crime
Nature of practice
He specialises in crime, both defending and prosecuting, and has appeared in the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
Paul's defence practice has included the following:
Murder
Rape
Kidnap
Sexual offences against children and adults, including historical abuse
Child cruelty
Serious assaults, including baby shaking and 'happy slapping'
Death by dangerous driving
Large scale public disorder
Drug conspiracy
Firearms offences
Dishonesty, including theft by carers from vulnerable clients and fraud
As well as undertaking work for the CPS, Paul has prosecuted on behalf of DEFRA and Local Authorities.