John Oliver recently successfully appealed a Youth Court conviction for three offences of causing/inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. The appellant, complainant and a further prosecution witness were children. A range of special measures were employed during the trial, including ABE interviews and cross-examination on the basis of questions approved during a Ground Rules Hearing. John was instructed by Nimish Kotecha at Tuckers Solicitors.
John specialises in crime and extradition. He has particular experience in cases involving drugs, sexual offences (including historic allegations), serious violence and dishonesty.
John has an interest in cases involving vulnerable defendants and witnesses and has been instructed in cases involving the use of intermediaries to assist defendants with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and those with mental health conditions.
