Edward Bailey has practised in Devon and Cornwall for over 20 years. He prosecutes and defends all types of crime, and acts for parents in public and private family law disputes over children.
Crime 75%
Prosecution and defence of all the usual criminal activity: Violence, Drugs, Dishonesty, Sex. Particularly interested in road traffic fatalities and animal welfare cases.
Family 20%
Private and public law representation of parents in children cases. Residence, Contact, Injunctions, Removal from the jurisdiction.
Civil 5%
Landlord and Tenant. Coroner’s inquests, including death in custody.
Notable or reported cases
R v Hewitt Cr .A. R (s) 1996 14
Powers of the Crown Court on breach of a community order imposed by the Magistrates Court.
R v Pring Cr .A. R (s) 1996 53
Appropriate Sentence for causing death by dangerous driving in circumstances where an insufficiency secured tractor toppled off the trailer being towed by the defendant.
R v Chaffe
Plymouth Crown Court April 2011
Lorry driver acquitted of causing death of pedestrian by careless driving at the inherently dangerous crossing in the middle of royal parade.
Other Interests
Test match cricket, Long distance cycling, Vintage Tractors, Woodwork, and breeding pedigree British saddleback pigs. Achievements include: Supreme Champion Pig at the Royal Welsh Spring Festival 2010, 2011; Supreme champion pig at the Royal Cornwall show 2010; and Female Pig of the year 2010 at the Great Yorkshire show.