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Jeffrey Jones


Call: 2003

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With over 30 years’ experience in criminal law, Jeffrey Jones is a senior member of the Crime team, instructed in the full spectrum of serious criminal and regulatory cases.

He is a Grade 4 CPS advocate and a member of the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) panel, reflecting his expertise in high-level prosecution work.

Jeffrey acts for both the prosecution and defence, and is known for his robust yet pragmatic approach in court. His practice includes complex allegations of violence, sexual offences, fraud, and drugs offences. He is increasingly instructed in private cases, but continues to undertake Legal Aid work where appropriate.

He has appeared in every criminal forum, including the Court of Appeal, and is trusted to handle challenging and sensitive cases with skill and care. His thorough preparation and calm courtroom manner are consistently praised by those who instruct him.

Popular with clients and respected by peers, Jeffrey brings experience, judgement and clarity to every case he takes on.

Expertise

Jeffrey’s criminal practice spans serious and complex offences, including violence, sexual allegations, drugs, and regulatory crime. A Grade 4 prosecutor and RASSO panel member, he is trusted by both the CPS and defence solicitors. With over three decades of experience, he brings thorough preparation and strong advocacy to every case. Jeffrey also accepts instructions for prison hearings.

Jeffrey undertakes a range of regulatory work, with particular experience in environmental and health and safety prosecutions. He is instructed in cases brought by local authorities and regulatory bodies, often involving complex factual and legal issues. His methodical preparation and clear advocacy make him a reliable choice for this specialist area.

Additional Information

  • CPS Level 4 Prosecutor
  • Rape & Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) Panel
  • Aberystwyth University
  • Chester Law School
  • Grays Inn

Murder / Homicide

  • R v JRW (2009) – Junior counsel in case resulting in manslaughter conviction.
  • R v BE (2009) – Junior counsel in a stabbing case leading to conviction for manslaughter.
  • R v B Lewis (2010) – Junior counsel in fatal stabbing resulting in manslaughter conviction.
  • R v W (2012) – Instructed in trial for murder, child destruction and arson. Also appeared in the Court of Appeal.
  • R v M (2014) – Junior and junior alone in contested matters at trial and on appeal in the Court of Appeal.
  • R v AB (2015) – Case involving drug supply resulting in death.
  • R v KP (2016) – Instructed in trial for causing death by dangerous driving.

Sexual Offences

  • R v H (2016) – Historic rape case.
  • R v B (2015) – Historic sexual offences.
  • R v DGM (2016) – Trial involving allegations of 46-year historic sexual abuse.
  • Historic rape on biological daughter.
  • Attempted rape by 14-year-old of a 13-year-old.
  • Rape committed by foreign national.
Rape by 15-year-old defendant.
  • Sexual assault by student on teacher.
  • Female defendant accused of indecent assault on 14-year-old boy.
  • Child abduction with associated indecent assault.
  • Indecent images offences.
  • Sexual assault by 12-year-old on eigt-year-old.

Violence

  • Prolonged physical abuse of foster children.
  • Section 18 GBH and wilful neglect of a baby.
  • Kidnap of road traffic victims with threats and demand for money.
  • GBH by teacher during rugby match.
  • R v T
 – Case involving serious injury resulting in the loss of an eye.
  • Numerous robbery cases involving young and vulnerable witnesses; instructed both for prosecution and defence.

Theft & Fraud

  • R v W – Prosecuted £525,000 fraud.
  • Armed robbery of a post office.
  • Organised car theft ring from Southern Ireland to Wales.
  • Benefit Fraud (2010) – Prosecuted a £70,000 fraud.
  • Lengthy fraud committed by power of attorney in collusion with lawyer and financial adviser (2010).
  • R v S (2009) – Conveyancing fraud.
  • DWP frauds prosecuted and defended:
    • R v P – £100k+ fraud
    • R v J – £100k+ fraud

Confiscation

  • Cannabis cultivation linked to Operation Michigan (2009).
  • Cases involving leasehold and freehold valuations.
  • Instructed in Certificate of Inadequacy applications.

Regulatory Crime

  • Applications for ASBO and Criminal Behaviour Orders.
  • Crack House Closure Orders.
  • Car clocking prosecutions.
  • Offences involving food trade marks and trade descriptions.
  • Unlawful money lending cases.

Drugs

  • Operation Embassy (2016) – Appeared in Court of Appeal; also involved in Serious Crime Prevention Order proceedings.

Fraud

  • Operation Dino (2015) – “Crash for Cash” motor insurance fraud.

Firearms

  • R v H (2016) and R v F (2015) – Instructed in firearms offences attracting mandatory sentences.

VAT Fraud

  • R v M (2016) – Prosecuted VAT fraud case.

Regulatory (Environmental & Wildlife)

  • Large-scale environmental pollution case involving £1.9 million in damage (2014).
  • CITES prosecution (2015) – Case concerning illegal trade in endangered species (SL).

For more information
Contact our clerks for assistance with choosing the right barrister for your matter.

clerks@30parkplace.co.uk
+44 (0)2920 398421

"A very thorough and knowledgeable advocate."


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