Recent Cases
Drugs Charges
R v B
Party pills case linked to a wider drug operation, resolved on a non-custodial basis due to delay.
DrugsR v W
Secured a far lower sentence in a methamphetamine supply case, reasoning later cited in the landmark Zhang decision.
DrugsR v LR
Set down for a week-long drug trial. Every charge was withdrawn on the morning proceedings were due to begin.
Murder & Jury Trials
R v S and M
Convicted at trial in a complex murder case. The conviction was ultimately overturned and our client acquitted on appeal.
MurderR v A W
Accused of murdering his father. Acquitted of both murder and manslaughter at trial.
Sexual Offences
R v MS and others
High-profile jury trial. Client acquitted of two party rape charges.
Sexual offencesR v AM
Historic rape charges. Client acquitted.
Sexual offencesR v MS
Historic sexual abuse allegations against a step-daughter. Client acquitted.
Sexual offencesR v TH
Two separate sets of historic rape allegations. Client acquitted of both.
Discharge without Conviction
W v Police
Appeal against a refused discharge without conviction. Appeal allowed.
Discharge without convictionP v R
Appeal against a refused discharge without conviction, supported by evidence of psychological impact. Appeal allowed.
Successful Appeals
P v Police
Pro bono appeal. Conviction overturned after the High Court found it lacked any logical reasoning.
AppealF v Police
Appeal on the grounds of counsel incompetence. Appeal allowed and charges dismissed.
AppealB v R
Sentence appeal following an unfair pre-sentence report. Home detention substituted on appeal.
AppealA P v R
Conviction appeal based on unfitness to plead and trial counsel error. Appeal allowed.
AppealS S v R
Miscarriage of justice. Client released after serving 27 years.
AppealC v R
Name suppression appeal. Suppression allowed.
Fraud & Dishonesty
R v GG
Defended an SFO prosecution relating to significant health-board fraud allegations.
FraudR v AF
Large-scale fraud case involving allegations against an employer and Inland Revenue.
Proceeds of CrimeOngoing Proceedings
Numerous proceeds of crime proceedings ongoing across the Hamilton, Tauranga, and Auckland High Courts.
Criminal defence you can rely on, from start to finish.
From your first police interview through to jury trial, Annabel personally handles every stage of your case for clients across Auckland. No surprises, just clear advice and strong advocacy when it matters most.
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