Ian Huggan
Personal details
- Law Society Finals Qualification
Background
I have worked as a criminal defence solicitor in the local area for over 20 years.
I deal with all types of criminal offences including road traffic offences. Allegations range from lower level such as shoplifting up to and including the most serious of offences.
I represent clients in the police station, providing advocacy in the Magistrates Court and the Youth Court and preparing cases for trial in the Crown Court.
Motivation
I enjoy representing clients throughout the criminal justice process, particularly undertaking advocacy.
Personal interests
- Spending time with my family
- Football
- Golf
Key cases
RSPCA v C
Allegations under the Animal Welfare Act against the owner of a horse. Involving Munchausen with the Defendant accused of inflicting injury and illness. Significant use of experts lead to a successful defence.
R v F
Allegation of attempted murder involving suffocation of a young child. Issues included mental health and impact thereof. Guilty plea entered to a lesser charge and no evidence was offered on the attempted murder.
R v B
Represented the defendant in a high value multi handed drugs conspiracy. Acquitted after lengthy trial.
R v C
High profile case involving the Defendant entering the playing area of a football pitch and a confrontation with a player. National media coverage.