Private Prosecutions
Rhys can provide guidance on every stage of a private prosecution, from commencing an investigation to securing a conviction after trial.
The Investigation
Rhys has experience in reviewing substantial amounts of evidence in order to understand the first steps in identifying criminal activity.
Once this step has been completed, Rhys can prepare questions to be deployed at an interview under caution.
Due to his corporate background, Rhys is also well equipped to conduct internal investigations into potential wrong-doing.
Preparing Your Case
A Private Prosecution is easy to commence but requires specialist knowledge to maintain up until trial.
Defendants will seek to have the proceedings stayed as an abuse of process or to dismiss the charges against them. Rhys is well-versed in arguing against such applications and seeking to demonstrate the pit-falls of the defence approach.
Ensuring a careful approach to disclosure is vital, many Private Prosecutions fall apart because they fail to have a proper disclosure management document or fail to comply with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
Trial and Sentence
Rhys is an experienced trial advocate both prosecuting and defending. He is regularly instructed to prosecute multi-handed serious trials.
Rhys has experience of conducting a private prosecution from commencement to conclusion, including dealing with appeal.
It is of the utmost importance to ensure continuity of representation throughout proceedings, this can be achieved by having Rhys instructed as a single-point of contact.
Rhys is also able to instruct fellow professionals and expert witnesses as may be required during the proceedings.
