JOHN HURLOCK · Criminal appeals barrister
John Hurlock advises on appeals against conviction and sentence, sentence reviews and potential referrals to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
His appellate work includes representing a defendant whose sentence was referred to the Court of Appeal.
Following conviction in a lengthy drugs-conspiracy trial, John secured sentencing on a lesser role than the prosecution alleged. The Court of Appeal subsequently declined to increase the sentence on the Attorney General’s reference.
Read case summaryTHE PRACTICE
An appeal requires attention to what happened in the original proceedings, the relevant documents and the grounds being considered. He can provide advice or a second opinion on the options available.
His experience includes Court of Appeal work and responding to Attorney General’s references. When you enquire, identify any deadline and provide the papers from the earlier proceedings.
Advice on potential grounds and the evidence and procedure in the original case.
Advice and representation concerning sentence, including Attorney General’s references.
An assessment of a possible appeal where you have previously been advised or represented by another legal team.
Advice on potential referrals and the material needed to assess the proposed application.
BEFORE YOU ENQUIRE
Yes. Explain the conviction or sentence, the advice already received and what you wish to challenge. He can assess the material within an agreed advice-only instruction.
Advice and second opinionsInclude the charges, court orders, sentencing remarks, any existing advice or grounds, and relevant transcripts if available. Give the dates of conviction, sentence and any previous appeal, and highlight deadlines.
Preparing appeal papersYes. Provide their full name, date of birth, prison number and current prison, along with the case outline and relevant dates. Include your own contact details and relationship to them.
Enquiring on someone’s behalfTHE NEXT STEP
Email him directly about your case or call the clerks at 2 Bedford Row. Evening and weekend attendance is offered, with availability and fees confirmed when arranging instructions.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
His appellate work includes representing a defendant whose sentence was referred to the Court of Appeal.
Following conviction in a lengthy drugs-conspiracy trial, John secured sentencing on a lesser role than the prosecution alleged. The Court of Appeal subsequently declined to increase the sentence on the Attorney General’s reference.
Read case summaryTHE PRACTICE
An appeal requires attention to what happened in the original proceedings, the relevant documents and the grounds being considered. He can provide advice or a second opinion on the options available.
His experience includes Court of Appeal work and responding to Attorney General’s references. When you enquire, identify any deadline and provide the papers from the earlier proceedings.
Advice on potential grounds and the evidence and procedure in the original case.
Advice and representation concerning sentence, including Attorney General’s references.
An assessment of a possible appeal where you have previously been advised or represented by another legal team.
Advice on potential referrals and the material needed to assess the proposed application.
BEFORE YOU ENQUIRE
Yes. Explain the conviction or sentence, the advice already received and what you wish to challenge. He can assess the material within an agreed advice-only instruction.
Advice and second opinionsInclude the charges, court orders, sentencing remarks, any existing advice or grounds, and relevant transcripts if available. Give the dates of conviction, sentence and any previous appeal, and highlight deadlines.
Preparing appeal papersYes. Provide their full name, date of birth, prison number and current prison, along with the case outline and relevant dates. Include your own contact details and relationship to them.
Enquiring on someone’s behalf