R v Connors 2024 Wolverhampton Crown Court
car used as murder weapon
Earl Pinnock has an impressive practice that has attracted instructions from solicitors up and down the country. He operates from No5’s Birmingham and London offices.
His practice centres on cases involving the most serious criminal allegations – including homicide, rape and serious sexual offences, s18 GBH, non accidental injury (children), organised and complex crime involving drug trafficking/ human trafficking, serious public disorder. He has a mixed practice, defending and prosecuting in equal measure.
He routinely appears in high profile cases either alone, leading or led. Notable recent defence cases include: the contract killing of a Syrian Cleric at a west London mosque, a husband accused of suffocating his wife the defence contention being that she had been possessed by a Jinn spirit, the attempted murder by shooting of two police officers acting under surveillance, a police officer accused of a double rape; 5 attempted murders by drive by shooting at a funeral wake; the Tamara Eccleston burglary – reputedly Britain’s largest burglary conspiracy ( by value).
He has prosecuted multiple murders including the point blank shotgun killing of an estranged partner in front of her daughter, the killing by hammer attack of a client by her builder; the 6 defendant murder of a good samaritan punched and kicked to death after he sought to protect a victim of the gang. He has prosecuted a number of complex drugs conspiracies and gang related crime orchestrated by organised crime groups.
Earl has the common touch. He has the happy knack of being able to connect and establish rapport with diverse personalities from a range of backgrounds. His client handling skills are exceptional. Vulnerable clients appreciate his sensitivity. Demanding clients respect his strength. All welcome the rigorous attention he gives to their cases. He has long been the counsel of choice for clients that are hard to handle. He is particularly experienced in understanding the uses of psychological evidence and how to deploy it to assist his cases.
Earl regularly wins the confidence of juries both in case presentation, cross examination and speeches. In particularly onerous cases where the closing speech may be pivotal, he has gained a reputation for being highly persuasive.
Earl is fluent in Jamaican patois.
Earl is fully trained in dealing with RASSSO cases (rape and serious sexual offending). He is regularly presents or challenges cell site evidence, forensic evidence, medical evidence vulnerable witnesses, expert witnesses.
He regularly prosecutes Venetic cases.
He is experienced in arguing cases in the Court of Criminal Appeal.
car used as murder weapon
Jehovahs Witness builder falls out with his Kingdom Hall sister over delays in completing her side extension. He murders her in vicious hammer attack in her home
AG referenced
Only defendant acquitted in multi handed drug conspiracy
Complex case work unit class A drugs conspiracy
murder of taxi driver
attempted murder
non accidental injuries (baby) s18 GBH
Policeman accused of double rape, retrial
Caribbean Bishop accused of being part of plot multi handed Caribbean drug importation conspiracy.
complex case work unit drugs conspiracy
multi handed homophobic attack in Coventry city centre, s18 GBH
defendant and boyfriend in domestic hot water. She stabs him in heart. Acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughter
s76 and s78 arguments lead to dismissal of attempted murder allegation
baby shaking s18 GBH
multi handed fratricide, brother hunted down and stabbed
good Samaritan intervenes to end attack outside nightclub bar. Group turns on him kicking and punching him to death
fratricide, brothers have sudden argument in front of sole child witness [ nephew and son] Acquitted of murder guilty of manslaughter
sexualised murder of teenage girl by college friend
defendant places trackers on wife’s car, traces her to her front drive. Uses rifle to to shoot her at point blank range whilst her daughter is sat next to her. Claims trigger slipped – accident. Unsuccessful half attempts to kill himself by shooting. Face disfigured and unable to speak. Gives evidence by typing.
attempted murder by shooting of 2 undercover police officers
Professional footballer accused of stalking
Instructed to appeal kidnap and murder conviction at Liverpool Crown Court. single judge described case as “monumental”
Ex British army officer Cooper accused of assassinating leading Syrian cleric of West London mosque
Wolverhampton Crown Court sentenced Paul Norgrove to life imprisonment for murder with a minimum term of 15 years. Mr Norgrove was a fledgling builder. Sharon…
Adrian Keeling QC and Earl Pinnock have seen 19-year-old Joseph Trevor jailed after he admitted murder and two charges of rape on what was to…
Wolverhampton Crown Court sentenced Paul Norgrove to life imprisonment for murder with a minimum term of 15 years. Mr Norgrove was a fledgling builder. Sharon…
Adrian Keeling QC and Earl Pinnock have seen 19-year-old Joseph Trevor jailed after he admitted murder and two charges of rape on what was to…
