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Richard Mohabir

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Year of Call: 2009

Richard has a busy Defence practice representing clients in a broad spectrum of criminal matters across all courts. He is regularly instructed, both privately and publicly in cases involving serious violence, sexual offences, drug offences, identity document fraud, general fraud, confiscation, and driving offences.

Renowned for his strong client care, Richard ensures that those he represents are fully informed and advised throughout proceedings. His clear and persuasive court manner resonates with both judges and juries, while his skill in working with vulnerable witnesses and expertise in matters involving mental health and the proceeds of crime further distinguish his practice.

In addition to his criminal work, Richard accepts instructions in a range of private civil matters.

Before being called to the Bar, Richard gained extensive experience in criminal litigation while working in the criminal department of a busy High Street solicitors’ firm, where he handled cases from the Youth Court through to the Court of Appeal.

Notable Cases

  • R v Layne (2015)

    Inner London Crown Court – successful unanimous acquittal of three rape counts after a 5 day trial. Included threats to kill with knives and prolonged detention.

  • R v Francis (2015)

    Croydon Crown Court – Two counts of sexual assault (acquittal) and two counts of sexual activity of a child under 16. Involved the cross-examination of a child witness.

  • R v Jethwa and Ors (2015)

    Southwark Crown Court – ABH and common assault (acquittals) of security guards in KFC, Leicester Square. Successful submission of no case to answer and not guilty pleas entered.

  • R v Jinjika (2014)

    Oxford Crown Court – Six benefit fraud (totalling over £100,000) and two identity document counts. Involved a mentally ill Defendant.

  • R v Osman (2014)

    Kingston Crown Court (privately funded) – Threats to kill (acquittal) wife with a knife in the presence of their children.

  • R v Alaka and Other (2013)

    Basildon Crown Court – Mortgage fraud of over £200,000. Persuaded the Prosecution to offer no evidence.

  • R v Pennycook (2013)

    Woolwich Crown Court – Possession of an offensive weapon (acquittal) to scare children aged between 10 – 15. Involved the cross-examination of an 11 and 13 year old.

  • R v Brooks (2013)

    Central Criminal Court – Possession with intent to supply cannabis. Involved a strong application of the R v Twist rules relating to mobile telephone evidence.

  • Gabriel Withers and Ors v Nachelle Crowther (2013)

    Croydon County Court – Infant settlement hearing in relation to payment for injuries in a road traffic accident.

  • Police v Al-Mousawi (2014)

    Westminster Magistrates Court – Cash forfeiture of over £50,000.

  • The Judicial Authority of Poland v Marcin Pulik (2014)

    Westminster Magistrates Court – Article 8 right to a family life argument.

Professional Memberships

Criminal Bar Association

Middle Temple

Education and Languages

LLB Law (Hons) – Nottingham Trent University

Bar Vocational Course – Nottingham Law School

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