Peter Finnigan QC and Caoimhe Daly defended a man charged with murder, having driven a car into the victim inflicting fatal injuries. The prosecution’s case was that this was motivated by revenge following an attempt by the deceased to rob the defendant in relation to a failed drug deal. The client pleaded to manslaughter on a basis, and was sentenced to four years and six months’ imprisonment.
Counsel was instructed by Neil Jarvis of Reeds Solicitors.
The case was widely reported in the press by the BBC.
Peter Finnigan KC
Caoimhe Daly