Christopher Pix
Call: 2018
Masters, Theology, Anglia Ruskin University
Diploma, Theology, University of Cambridge
BA (Hons), Theology & Philosophy, Kings College, University of London
CPS Prosecutor – Grade 2
CPS Prosecutor – Grade 2
Instructing Christopher Pix
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Christopher Pix is a criminal law specialist who is instructed in a full range of criminal cases, both alone and as a led junior. He undertakes both defence and prosecution work.
He has been led as disclosure junior in murder trials by Michael Burrows KC and Charles Thomas, and by James Newton-Price KC and Tom Evans. Christopher has also been led in a multi-handed drugs trial for the defence (by Richard Onslow), and in the prosecution of a firearms offence (by Tim Bradbury).
On his own he has also successfully defended in a wide range of cases including armed robbery, s18, s20 and ABH assault cases, as well as burglary, robbery, drug offences, including successfully running a modern slavery defence.
His work spans a wide range of criminal offences, recent examples include kidnapping, blackmail, drug offences, sexual assault (including of children), indecent exposure, assault (including s18 and s20 offences), assaults against emergency workers, burglary (both dwelling and non-dwelling), public order offences, bladed article offences, offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act and the Firearms Act.
Christopher is frequently instructed in Youth Court proceedings and in appeals to the Crown Court. He is currently instructed in appeals to the Court of Appeal.
He has been instructed in Courts Martial cases involving both criminal allegations (including s18 and s20 GBH, sexual assault) and service offences (Desertion, AWOL, fighting and disgraceful conduct).
He is also instructed on maritime issues and health and safety matters, as well as POCA hearings.
Christopher is able to accept direct access work and has a particular interest in ecclesiastical law.
Christopher had experience in the County and Family Courts before establishing a practice at the Criminal Bar. While a second six pupil, Christopher prosecuted lists on a near daily basis in the Magistrates’ Court.
Prior to being called to the Bar, Christopher enjoyed a successful career in the charity sector. This involved visiting prisoners in the UK and those facing execution in Luzira, Uganda as well as assisting in an immigration centre, working with the British Army in Paderborn, Germany and at Eton College.
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Recent criminal law court work includes:
- R v C: Successfully defended client charged with armed robbery and attempted armed robbery
- R v N, L, M, W, O: Disclosure junior in a murder trial, led by Michael Burrows KC and Charles Thomas
- R v R: Disclosure junior in a murder trial, led by James Newton-Price QC and Tom Evans
- R v L: Led junior in a large drug conspiracy case, led by Richard Onslow
- R v K: Led junior in the prosecution of a firearm offence, led by Tim Bradbury
- R v H: Successfully defended in a s18 assault
- R v V: Successfully defended in a s20 assault
- R v W: Successfully prosecuted a theft charge
- R v A: Successfully defended in a drug trial, using modern slavery defence
- R v L: Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
- R v M: Kidnapping
- R v M: Blackmail
- R v S: Sexual assault on under 13 year old
- R v S: Sexual assault
- R v C: GBH s20
- R v S: GBH s18
- R v Ks: Domestic assault where one of the complainants was a 13 year old
- R v L: Indecent exposure
- R v D: Drug offences, including both possession and intent to supply
- R v B: Dog restored to owner after nearly 12 months and immediate destruction order replaced with a contingency destruction order
- R v S: Matter under the Firearms Act
- R v D: Bladed article case.
Christopher’s practice covers the full range of motoring law offences, from dangerous driving to lower level offences, including advancing special reasons and exceptional hardship arguments. Examples include:
- R v S: Dangerous driving matter at Winchester Crown Court
- R v R: Driving whilst disqualified, fail to provide a specimen, no insurance, driving without due care and attention
- R v N: Speeding at 114 mph in a 50 mph zone.
Christopher accepts instructions in military disciplinary proceedings. Having at one stage considered a career as an army chaplain, he has the ability to understand serving personnel.
- R v S : s18 GBH assault, after mitigation received a very light sentence
- R v C : Desertion, after mitigation received a Service Community Order, when expecting an immediate custodial sentence.
Christopher successfully mitigated in a complex health and safety breach. The resulting fine was at the lowest possible level.
Christopher Pix is qualified to accept instructions directly from members of the public and professional clients under the Direct Access (or Public Access) scheme. In particular, in the area of Ecclesiastical Law. Please contact his clerks for further detail.
Masters, Theology, Anglia Ruskin University
Diploma, Theology, University of Cambridge
BA (Hons), Theology & Philosophy, Kings College, University of London
CPS Prosecutor – Grade 2
CPS Prosecutor – Grade 2
Instructing Christopher Pix
Would you like to know more?
If you require help or advice please contact our clerking team.
Call +44 (0)20 7353 0711 or email clerks@pumpcourtchambers.com.