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Active Defence: "Keyless" Car Theft Conspiracy (29 Vehicles)

case summary

All details are accurate to the date of publishing case files

Charges

Conspiracy to Steal Motor Vehicles

Statute

Theft Act 1968 / Criminal Law Act 1977

Outcome

Active Case: Awaiting Trial

Case Details

Primary Practice Area:
Criminal Law
Secondary Practice Area:
Theft & Burglary
Court Name:
Wolverhampton Crown Court

Charges

The defendant is charged with Conspiracy to Steal Motor Vehicles, contrary to the Criminal Law Act 1977.

The indictment alleges a wide-ranging conspiracy involving the targeted theft of 29 separate vehicles. The scale of the operation suggests a professional organised crime network focusing specifically on high-value vehicles with keyless ignition systems.

Situation

This case centers on a series of distinct but linked offences involving "relay attacks." The perpetrators allegedly used specialist equipment—specifically transponder grabbers attached to thick wire loops—to bypass vehicle security systems without the physical keys.

Police investigators have linked the defendant to a series of successful and attempted thefts across multiple dates. The prosecution has questioned the defendant regarding his movements, his presence at specific offence locations, and his knowledge of the vehicle occupants. The Crown asserts that this was a systematic operation targeting specific makes and models.

Defence Strategy

Current Strategy: Alibi & Identification Defence

The defendant has entered a formal Not Guilty plea to the indictment. Our defence strategy relies heavily on challenging the identification evidence placing him at the scene of the thefts.

We are currently preparing an alibi defence, supported by evidence that the defendant was subject to a curfew during the relevant period and was therefore at his home address. The defence team, led by Fosia Jury, is rigorously examining the reliability of the cell site and tracking data used by the prosecution to allege his involvement in the conspiracy.

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The prosecution relies on a pattern of high-tech 'relay attacks.' We are challenging the digital and location data linking our client to these specific thefts.

Outcome

Status: Awaiting Trial

The case is currently proceeding through the Crown Court stages. The defendant maintains his innocence and is awaiting trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court.

Note: As this is an active legal matter involving an ongoing investigation into an organized crime series, further details remain confidential.

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Case Details

Practice Area
Criminal Law
Specific Charges
Theft & Burglary
Case Reference
R v Hb
Court
Wolverhampton Crown Court

Defence Lead

Lead Solicitor Not Disclosed
Fosia Jury
Solicitor

Legal Team

Legal Team Not Disclosed

External Counsel

External Counsel Not Disclosed
External Counsel Not Disclosed

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