27 Apr 2015
Ian Whitehust secures acquittal in conspiracy to convert criminal property case
TweetIan Whitehurst has secured the acquittal of a defendant after a 8 week trial at Burnley Crown Court.
The defendant faced allegations of being involved in a conspiracy to convert criminal property relating to the sale of stolen plant machinery valued at £400,000.
The prosecution case was that the defendant played a key role in delivering the stolen vehicles to unsuspecting customers.
Ian Whitehurst was instructed by Michael Balmer of Garstangs Barrows Bussin