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Sexual Harm Prevention Order Refused in a Case Concerning Sexual Activity with a Child

Our client has avoided a SHPO being made against him, following conviction for the offence of sexual activity with a child. This has enabled [him] to return to his family home and be involved in his daughter's life, something the police and Social Services had done everything possible to prevent. 

Our client was represented by Damian Warburton [who] advanced legal arguments in respect of both the SHPO application and the Football Banning Order. The Magistrates agreed with the defence and refused both applications made by the CPS.

Albanian cocaine dealer who gave police in Northampton false name will be deported after serving jail sentence

An illegal immigrant who was stopped by police for dealing cocaine has been jailed.

Albanian Flamur Lamaj appeared before Northampton Crown Court this morning (Friday, August 23) to admit possession with intent to supply cocaine and driving without insurance.

Prosecuting, Damian Warburton, told the court that there were 79 messages and photographs on his phone that were ‘consistent with street dealing’.



Man walked into Kettering doctors' surgery with knife because he was 'desperate' for help with his mental health

A man suffering from mental health issues took a hunting knife into Weavers Medical Centre in Kettering because he believed the police might be able to fast-track his treatment.

Prosecuting, Damian Warburton said: “He gave a prepared statement to the police. He said it was a cry for help as he had not had assistance with his mental health..."

Teen in 'paramilitary' gear jailed for 'serious violence' at Northampton protest after delivering 'ferocious' kick

A 19-year-old Northampton man has been jailed for his part in a violent brawl during a protest, where he dressed like a ‘paramilitary’ and delivered a ‘ferocious’ kick to someone's head.

Amjad Ali, 19, has been sentenced to 26 months in prison after pleading guilty being part of a violent brawl during a protest in Northampton.

Prosecutor Damian Warburton highlighted the fear and distress that gripped drivers as the brawl erupted in the middle of the busy road.

Man on bail for pub brawl gets into second fight

A man who was bailed after he admitted causing GBH in a pub carried out the same offence an hour after he was released from custody.

Sean Lynn, 24, of Carterhatch Road, Enfield, was jailed for 44 months on Monday for carrying out the two attacks in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

He was bailed awaiting a sentencing hearing after he admitted the first charge at St Albans Crown Court on 29 April. That afternoon he... got into another argument and slashed a victim with a knife. Prosecutor Damian Warburton said: “It was a wholly unprovoked attack. The defendant nonchalantly walked off while the man was lying unconscious.”

Banned driver jailed after journey to McDonald's

A banned driver was jailed for nine-and-a-half months after going out for a McDonald's.

Shkelzen Lashi - who has never passed a test - was initially disqualified in February for driving dangerously in Watford town centre.

Prosecutor Damian Warburton said just two months later, the 25-year-old “stuck his fingers up to the court” by getting back behind the wheel in Hertfordshire.

Lashi... was sentenced at St Albans Crown Court having pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and being uninsured.

Lashi was found by police next to a crashed car in St Albans but he told officers it had been taken by two men who had run off.

Man's failed card fraud at Milton Keynes McDonald's ended in arrest

A man was stopped by police with a 'theft toolkit' after trying to pay for a McDonald's meal with a stolen bank card.

Matthew Sunter, 39, of Newport Pagnell, appeared before Aylesbury Crown Court for sentencing on March 22.He had previously pleaded guilty to charges of theft, going equipped for theft, fraud by false representation, theft from a motor vehicle and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

All charges arose from a crime spree at the end of last year.

Edulis Nursery owner Paul Barney from Ashampstead sentenced for extreme bestiality videos

A WELL known horticulturalist has been sentenced for possessing “grotesque” bestiality porn.

Paul Barney was arrested by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers investigating a child sex images racket in the Philippines.

At a sentencing hearing at Reading Crown Court on Friday, January 26, prosecutor Damian Warburton said: “NCA officers arrested the defendant following a link having been made between him and a person in the Philippines connected to the supply of indecent images of children.”



PCD Solicitors recover nearly £18,000 in wasted costs from the CPS

A PCD client who stood trial on an accusation of sexual assault not only succeeded in having the trial stopped at half-time, whereupon the judge directed the jury to acquit our client, but he went on to be awarded nearly £18,000 for his costs to be paid by the CPS for [it] having unjustifiably prosecuted him.

PCD Solicitors instructed and worked with Damian Warburton of Holborn Chambers at every stage of this case.

"My barrister Damian Warburton was exceptional all the way through"

- Verified Client Review