barrister

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Prosecution barrister Edward Kalber urged magistrates to send the case to crown court "to give maximum latitude for the sentencing decision".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The barrister said Lonsdale acknowledged that no sentence the court could pass, or apology from her, would ever be enough.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

However, his barrister Emma Fenn indicated he intended to plead not guilty to both counts at a crown court hearing set for 10 April.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

"At no stage, did you go to the police and say that you got that wrong," said the barrister.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

I learned an eclectic smattering of Commonwealth law from a traveling barrister too drunk or too pompous to realize he was lecturing an eight-year-old.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss