Serial Rapist Handed Life Sentence – Nick Adlington Prosecutes
Nick Adlington appeared in this matter for the Prosecution.
Peter Smith, 45, denied subjecting another woman to a catalogue of sex assaults over a number of years.
But he was found guilty on 11 counts, including rape and sexual assault, after a trial at Teesside Crown Court last month.
He appeared at the same court via video link from prison to be sentenced on Friday.
Further details of the case can be found here and here
About Nick
Nick joined Chambers in 2014. He specialises in heavy dury criminal work, where he both prosecutes and defends. Nick is a highly respected member of Circuit and has appeared in a wide range of cases including murder, torture, attempted murder, armed robbery and numerous serious sexual offences. Nick’s profile can be viewed here