Defence Counsel (Barry Sloane)

An unnamed barrister served as Becca Dean's defence during her trial in December 2006 for engaging in sexual activity with a minor, Justin Burton. First questioning Justin, he accused him of fabricating claims that he had slept with Becca aged fifteen as revenge for her breaking up with him. Next, he tore apart Nicole Owen's evidence, claiming that she had no proper evidence to back up her claim that Becca and Justin's affair began when he was fifteen as she relied on the word of Justin's late step-brother Ali Taylor. However, despite his best efforts, Becca was found guilty and was sentenced to up to two years imprisonment. Becca was later exonerated when Justin confessed to making up the dates.
The barrister was portrayed by Barry Sloane, one year before he began regularly appearing as Niall Rafferty.
Category:Hollyoaks characters
Category:2006 minor characters
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Category:Barristers