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Wonder how much this cost the British tax payer.
No charges for celebrity lawyer
Nick Freeman has represented a number of celebrities
Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman has been told he will not face a charge of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Mr Freeman, 49, of Mere, Cheshire, was arrested last October as part of an investigation by Gwent Police.
Dubbed Mr Loophole because of his success in motoring cases, Mr Freeman said he planned to resume his career.
In the past he has represented Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham and model Caprice through his Manchester firm.
'Emotionally draining'
Speaking on Thursday, Mr Freeman said he had always said he was innocent of wrongdoing and "that statement of fact was fully vindicated".
"For the avoidance of doubt, the case which was being investigated concerned a client I had never met, never spoken to, and did not defend in court," he said.
"The last seven months have been physically, mentally and emotionally draining.
"Throughout this time, I have had to cope with a severe and unnecessary strain upon my life.
"Now I fully intend to resume my career and very much look forward to doing so."
A Gwent Police spokeswoman confirmed a 49-year-old man arrested in the Manchester area on suspicion of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice has been released without charge.
"One 45-year-old man arrested at the same time last year, in connection with the same investigation, remains on police bail," she added.
Nick Freeman has represented a number of celebrities
Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman has been told he will not face a charge of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Mr Freeman, 49, of Mere, Cheshire, was arrested last October as part of an investigation by Gwent Police.
Dubbed Mr Loophole because of his success in motoring cases, Mr Freeman said he planned to resume his career.
In the past he has represented Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham and model Caprice through his Manchester firm.
'Emotionally draining'
Speaking on Thursday, Mr Freeman said he had always said he was innocent of wrongdoing and "that statement of fact was fully vindicated".
"For the avoidance of doubt, the case which was being investigated concerned a client I had never met, never spoken to, and did not defend in court," he said.
"The last seven months have been physically, mentally and emotionally draining.
"Throughout this time, I have had to cope with a severe and unnecessary strain upon my life.
"Now I fully intend to resume my career and very much look forward to doing so."
A Gwent Police spokeswoman confirmed a 49-year-old man arrested in the Manchester area on suspicion of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice has been released without charge.
"One 45-year-old man arrested at the same time last year, in connection with the same investigation, remains on police bail," she added.
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Originally Posted by senninha1994,May 17 2007, 10:15 AM
The guy is pondlife, but typical of the justice system in the UK.
Basically the cops go after us rather than the glitterati because we have morals and cannot afford a w**ker like him to represent us.
Basically the cops go after us rather than the glitterati because we have morals and cannot afford a w**ker like him to represent us.
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Originally Posted by senninha1994,May 17 2007, 11:15 AM
The guy is pondlife, but typical of the justice system in the UK.
He has specialised in picking holes in poorly-prepared cases. If you don't like what he does, blame the Police and the CPS who bollocks it up, not the solicitor who picks up on the technical defects which means the charges must be dropped.
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but since his success rate is basically 100%..
then either everybody in the justice system is totally incompetent - or that the process itself is basically flawed and too complex for such simple offences.
then either everybody in the justice system is totally incompetent - or that the process itself is basically flawed and too complex for such simple offences.
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Originally Posted by senninha1994,May 17 2007, 11:15 AM
The guy is pondlife, but typical of the justice system in the UK.
Basically the cops go after us rather than the glitterati because we have morals and cannot afford a w**ker like him to represent us.
Basically the cops go after us rather than the glitterati because we have morals and cannot afford a w**ker like him to represent us.
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Originally Posted by Kobe,May 17 2007, 07:07 PM
but since his success rate is basically 100%..
then either everybody in the justice system is totally incompetent - or that the process itself is basically flawed and too complex for such simple offences.
then either everybody in the justice system is totally incompetent - or that the process itself is basically flawed and too complex for such simple offences.
Looked at another way, he does not stoop to the level that the authorities do when starting the process off (EG police officers hiding behind bustops and hedges in rural areas catching drivers travelling at 50 mph in a 40 mph limit on an otherwise deserted and open road), or prepare his case in an incompetent way. Do the authorities behave like autocratic w*nkers in Europe too?
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At the end of the day the people he is defending have broken the law.
They are just using their celebrity status and loose morals to get out of it.
The police and the CPS are hampered by the f**ked up system we have of red tape and politcal correctness.
Which in the end pisses off the cops and so when they do pull joe public they takes it out on them.
If some of these 'celebrity' lawyers would get an ounce of moral fibre and actually get their clients to own up to the fact they broke the law.
The celebrities would serve as a better role model for the little chav's out there, so next time your car is damaged by a chav remember who their role models are.
They are just using their celebrity status and loose morals to get out of it.
The police and the CPS are hampered by the f**ked up system we have of red tape and politcal correctness.
Which in the end pisses off the cops and so when they do pull joe public they takes it out on them.
If some of these 'celebrity' lawyers would get an ounce of moral fibre and actually get their clients to own up to the fact they broke the law.
The celebrities would serve as a better role model for the little chav's out there, so next time your car is damaged by a chav remember who their role models are.
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Originally Posted by senninha1994,May 18 2007, 09:06 AM
At the end of the day the people he is defending have broken the law.
They are just using their celebrity status and loose morals to get out of it.
The police and the CPS are hampered by the f**ked up system we have of red tape and politcal correctness.
Which in the end pisses off the cops and so when they do pull joe public they takes it out on them.
If some of these 'celebrity' lawyers would get an ounce of moral fibre and actually get their clients to own up to the fact they broke the law.
The celebrities would serve as a better role model for the little chav's out there, so next time your car is damaged by a chav remember who their role models are.
They are just using their celebrity status and loose morals to get out of it.
The police and the CPS are hampered by the f**ked up system we have of red tape and politcal correctness.
Which in the end pisses off the cops and so when they do pull joe public they takes it out on them.
If some of these 'celebrity' lawyers would get an ounce of moral fibre and actually get their clients to own up to the fact they broke the law.
The celebrities would serve as a better role model for the little chav's out there, so next time your car is damaged by a chav remember who their role models are.
Its not about his Clients being pondlife or scum its about the enforcers of law in these particular instnaces not being up to the job.
All you hear about is the celeb cases he wins. He also represents a hell of a lot of ordinary people on middle incomes.
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Originally Posted by mikdys,May 18 2007, 08:44 AM
Looked at another way, he does not stoop to the level that the authorities do when starting the process off (EG police officers hiding behind bustops and hedges in rural areas catching drivers travelling at 50 mph in a 40 mph limit on an otherwise deserted and open road), or prepare his case in an incompetent way. Do the authorities behave like autocratic w*nkers in Europe too?
in my experience out of the UK.. it's very much a financial transaction.. without a lot of opportunity to wiggle out of the actual offence.
you were speeding.. you were caught.. that's it.. perhaps you can discuss the cost.
if I get flashed by a very well hidden camera car in belgium (they hide as well as anybody).. you get the fine in the post - you pay it at the post office and forget about it, no points impact..
in france.. as a foreigner.. you need to do a bit of haggling on the spot.. usually something reasonable to pay..unless you were being a total plonker..
other countries are tougher in their on the spot tactics.. such as hands on guns and so on.. but it always ends up being more or less a money story.
the piece which nobody can believe about the UK.. is the lack of ID cards and the fact you can produce all your documentation at a later date...
would you prefer to haggle with the local police..or spend a small fortune on a lawyer?