Claire Elliott
Overview
Overview
I am a Senior Paralegal in the Private Client Litigation office in Jersey.
After completing my legal qualifications in 2004 I joined the Mourant team. I have gained significant experience in criminal, family and civil law, but my specific area of expertise is criminal defence work under the Legal Aid Scheme.
I have extensive experience of dealing with all aspects of criminal law, in both the Magistrates and Royal Court.
Work Highlights
Assisted Advocate Dix in the case of AG v A (2021) – Mr A was charged with grave and criminal assault against his partner. The prosecution sought to rely on hearsay evidence and substantive legal argument took place prior to trial. Mr A was subsequently acquitted at a Magistrate’s Court trial.
Assisted Advocate Binnie in the case of AG -v- McC (2022) – Jury trial involving multiple charges of assault and grave and criminal assault in a domestic setting. A number of legal arguments took place ahead of trial in which the defence were successful, regarding non-defendant bad character and disclosure issues. Mr McC was unanimously acquitted by the Jury on all counts.
AG -v- G (2022) -19 year old defendant – entered guilty pleas to a number of offences including possession with intent to supply over half a kilo Cannabis. An ultimate sentence of 200 hours Community Service was imposed by the Court, following our plea in mitigation.
AG -v- H (2022) – Superior Number Sentencing – Possession with intent to supply heroin. We successfully argued that the Court should impose a sentence less than that moved for by the Crown (5 ½ years). The Court concurred with our submissions and imposed a final sentence of 4 years and 9 months.
Professional qualifications
2004
2003
1999