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Francis Lloyd

1987

Francis both defends and prosecutes cases at all levels having broad experience across the spectrum of criminal law. Francis has acted in a wide range of cases including matters of dishonesty, ranging from theft to aggravated burglary and fraud; matters of public order, including violent disorder and riot; sexual matters including rape; offences of violence against the person including grievous bodily harm and wounding; all types of drug offences, arson and criminal damage.

Recent Cases

• R v Bell and others Defended Bell on a charge of armed robbery. Convicted of robbery, but acquitted of possession of an imitation firearm. Sentence 4 years.
  Reading Crown Court, 19 to 26 April 2010
• R v Eric Elvis Davis Appeal against conviction for historic rape. Court ruled that evidence of an absent witness was improperly admitted pursuant to section 114 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003. However the admission of this evidence did not undermine the safety of the conviction. Appeal dismissed.
  Court of Appeal. 13-28 May 2010