Mark Robinson of the Garden Court Crime Team successfully represented the defendant, instructed by Michael Situ of Midtown Law.
Mark Robinson’s client was acquitted after he was charged of being concerned with supplying cocaine and heroin over a three-month period in 2023. He was one of four co-defendants who were charged.
During the course of proceedings (since 2023), the defendant had graduated with a law degree and went on to pursue their master’s degree.
The defendant maintained that he was a driver for the lead co-defendant, who was selling trainers, clothing, and electrical goods between the hours of midnight and five am around London, with occasional trips to the Midlands. The prosecution presented strong cell site evidence which alleged the defendant was linked via his location through his personal mobile phone to the drugs line.
However, Mark submitted a compelling closing speech which demonstrated the defendant’s commitment to his potential future career as a law student. He asked the jury to consider the letters from the defendant’s university that evidenced this, which had existed long before the offences were alleged to have been committed.
Mark argued that it would seem illogical for the defendant to sacrifice a potential lucrative career as a lawyer to become a drug dealer.
The jury unanimously acquitted Mark’s client and two of the co-defendants after six hours of deliberations.
Mark’s client maintains his good character and continues on his journey to pursue a career in law.
