Patrick Canessa ED
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2007
Notable Cases
R v Celecia [Supreme Court of Gibraltar]
Attempted Murder. It took a 7 to 2 majority to convict.
R v L [Gibraltar Supreme Court]
Rape, two counts. One count withdrawn following half-time submission. Second count unanimous not guilty verdict.
Regina v A and another [Gibraltar Supreme Court]
Defendant was 14 at the time of the offence. Secured not guilty verdict in an allegation of robbery involving an imitation gun.
X v Regina [Gibraltar Court of Appeal]
Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13. The defendant was 17 years old at the time of the offence the defendant suffers from a complex disorder involving autism spectrum condition and ADHD. Sentence of 2 years’ imprisonment quashed and substituted with a 3 year Community Order.
R v Smith and others [Gibraltar Supreme Court]
Fraud. Ponzi scheme. Not guilty verdicts following half time submissions.
Education
The Open University – LLB (Hons) 2:1
The College of Law – London BVC
Languages
Spanish (Fluent)
Italian (Intermediate)
