Nadia Chbat

R-v-A Defendant whilst sleepwalking accused of sexual assault of 12 yr old. He had to get into a strange home, walk across the lounge floor full of children in sleeping bags, travel upstairs and into the bed all whilst “sleepwalking” in order for the defence to be successful.  The jury found the defendant Not Guilty within an hour.

R-v-L Nadia successfully defended a young father of 18yrs of age accused of sexual assault on his own child who was 18months old. The trial, lasted over two weeks. The injury, age of the child and the circumstances of the injury meant it was a highly challenging case for all involved. In addition, the circumstances where such that the defence were not able to call their own expert concerning the cause of the injury. The defence involved careful and thorough cross examination of the Crown’s consultant paediatrician. The defendant was acquitted unanimously within two hours.

R-v W Rape allegation made by family friend (54yrs), on the defendant, who was her best friend’s son (29yrs). She was “asleep” and had no memory. The defence was consent. This was a difficult and emotional case for both sides during this two week trial. The Defendant was found Not Guilty after 35 minutes.

R-v S Rape allegation made by female on defendant, after “one night stand”. She awoke the next day and as she considered “too drunk” to consent, he was accused of Rape. Defendant had a wife and young children. CCTV showed her drunk in the pub, leaving with the defendant. Defence was one of consent. Jury returned unanimous Not Guilty verdict in under two hours.

R-v- F Defendant accused of Affray in a civil court. After years of police harassment, the defendant, in a civil action against the police lost his case, so in front of the entire court, the judge, the barristers and court staff and police, he was accused of destroying the entire court room. He was also accused of threatening to shoot a police officer. The case involved careful and expert cross examination of Barristers, a Judge, court staff and the police. Before the closing speeches had been made, the jury sent a note to the judge indicating their desire to return not guilty verdicts.  Not Guilty verdicts.

R-v-T Nadia was Leading Junior in a Multi handed Conspiracy to Supply Class A drugs, where the defendant faced significant evidence against him. The case involved the use of extensive surveillance, both audio and mobile surveillance in the UK and abroad, spanning some ten months. There was supply to undercover police officers and there was a large amount of surveillance material, to assimilate and consider, as well as numerous PII hearings. The police investigation was conducted by the Serious Organised Crime Agency.

The defendant was acquitted after a four month trial.

R-v- C Nadia defended the mother accused of Child Cruelty against her own young children. Both girls, aged 6yrs and 8yrs accused their mother of numerous assaults. She had lost custody of all five children as a result of the allegations being made. The trial involved careful cross examination of both young witnesses and their father, with whom she was separated. The Jury found her Not Guilty of all charges.