Life sentence - Bristol Crown Court.
11th July 2016
Adam Feest QC was involved in the case of Mark Lester at Bristol Crown Court. Sentencing on Friday 9th July 2016, HHJ Picton described Mr Lester as “a committed paedophile of a highly dangerous nature" before imposing a life sentence. This followed a five week trial conducted by Adam, leading Rosie Collins from Guildhall Chambers, which included evidence given by and cross-examination of vulnerable complainants, extensive disputed identification evidence, and complex expert evidence relating to computers and the internet.
Attracting national media coverage at the time of the offence and since, further details can be found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-36744107?
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