David Osborne
Areas of expertise
David’s caseload includes manslaughter, attempted murder, large-scale fraud, serious and historic sexual offending and major unlicensed medicine manufacture. He balances significant legal aid cases with privately-paid instructions.
Notable cases
Recent Cases
R v H A manslaughter case turning on complex medical evidence and causation.
R v S Allegations of rape and coercive behaviour.
R v B Sexual assault and harassment.
R v A Familial rape.
R v B False imprisonment and kidnap.
R v B Attempted murder.
R v C Historic sexual abuse
R v N Historic sexual abuse.
R v E ‘County Lines’ drug-dealing conspiracy.
R v F ‘skimming device’ fraud conspiracy.
R v H Familial rape.
R v K VAT fraud conspiracy.
R v N Conspiracy to steal from airlines.
R v S International medicines offences.
R v U Attempted murder
R v B Attempted Murder
R v M and others, major duty evasion.
R v R, gross-negligence manslaughter.
R v N, Conspiracy to produce cannabis
Appointments
David was appointed as Recorder of the Crown Court in 2012 and clients find his experience on the bench both invaluable and reassuring.