Jessica was called to the Bar in 2003. She joined Chambers in January 2011 after working as a Solicitor-Advocate at Elliott Mather LLP.
Jessica is a specialist criminal practitioner who prosecutes and defends a wide range of cases.
She is a level 2 prosecutor on the North Eastern Circuit.
She has substantial experience of Crown Court trials, plea and case management hearings, sentences and appeals against conviction and sentence.
She also has a extensive experience of trials in the Magistrates’ Court.
Jessica always undertakes to prepare an early written advice and deals promptly with all paperwork. She takes pride in being able to communicate well with defendants from all backgrounds.
Areas of Expertise
- Dishonesty offences including burglary
- Violent offences including robbery
- Sexual offences including possession of indecent images
- Drug offences including supply to undercover officers
- Road traffic matters including death by careless driving and exceptional hardship arguments
- Prison Law - adjudication & parole board hearings
Notable Cases
- R -v- Wilson Death by careless driving; Defence
- R -v- Adamson Child Neglect; Defence
- R -v- Swift Speeding at 147 MPH; Prosecution
- R -v- MacDonald Assault on huntsman by hunt saboteur; Prosecution
Interests
In her spare time Jessica enjoys cooking, films and travel.
