Elena Papamichael successfully persuades CPS to discontinue proceedings against her 15-year-old client

Friday 3 February 2023

Elena Papamichael of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team represented the defendant.

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Elena Papamichael successfully persuaded the CPS to discontinue proceedings against her 15-year-old client charged with Class A drug supply and possessing a bladed article. 

The CPS alleged that the defendant was running drugs as part of a county lines operation. There was a positive conclusive grounds decision which found that the defendant was a victim of child criminal exploitation.

Upon receipt of written representations that the prosecution should not proceed, the Crown discontinued the case. 

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