New Park Court Chambers

Crime

Jessica Strange is a specialist criminal practitioner who has a well balanced practice defending and prosecuting in all types of criminal cases. She has a wealth of experience including cases involving serious violence, serious sexual offences and drug supply.

Many of the cases Jessica deals with involve young and vulnerable people. Her down to earth approach enables her to reassure defendants and bring out the best in them at trial particularly when representing those who are inexperienced or have additional needs.

She also regularly cross examines young and vulnerable witnesses in line with the appropriate tool kits which are now used in all courts. She is now very experienced in the pre-recorded cross examination of young and vulnerable witnesses at Leeds Crown Court as part of the national pilot scheme of the provisions of section 28 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (YJCEA).

Jessica is a very able advocate and is known for fighting hard for those she represents both in court and during negotiations. With a thorough grasp of the law she gives sound, comprehensible legal advice. She is hardworking and believes in thorough case preparation. She provides an early written advice in all appropriate cases and deals with applications and other paperwork promptly.

She also accepts instructions from the Probation Trust and from local authorities.

Crime

R v F - Rape
Representing a defendant in relation to historical charges of rape against his then wife, when he was a village vicar. Acquitted of all counts after a five day trial.

R v H - Rape
Representing a young man accused of rape following a night out with friends, where he and others then went to the complainant’s house. Acquitted following a five day trial.

R v M - Rape
Representation of a man accused of rape and other sexual offences against his seven year old step daughter. Cross examination of the child was pre-recorded in line with section 28 YJCEA. The defendant was acquitted on all counts after trial.

CPS Level 4 Prosecutor Criminal Bar Association North Eastern Circuit Inner Temple