R -v- SM and another. Sheffield Crown Court. Adam Law Solicitors represented KE who was charged with another with Arson with Intent to endanger life. The investigation related to an arson attack of a house belonging to the grandmother of a member of an alleged organised crime group.  It was the Crowns case that the arson attack was gang related.  SM relied upon the defence of duress. After trial SM was found NOT GUILTY of Arson with Intent to endanger life.

R-v- NK. Sheffield Crown Court. Represented NK where he was tried for Arson with intent to endanger life where substantial damage was caused to adjoining properties. We instructed a Fire Investigation Expert to determine whether any fire damage to the building and the defendant’s clothing was consistent with the defendant starting the fire.  After trial the defendant was acquitted.