Adam D. Couchman

CRIMINAL BARRISTER

Adam has conducted numerous jury trials both as a Crown prosecutor and defence lawyer covering a wide range of serious criminal charges. Adam will bring a balanced and objective assessment to your case and draw on his vast experience to achieve the best possible result.

EXPERIENCE

1988 – 1990
Employed as a defence lawyer in Napier handling all aspect of criminal defence work.

1990 – 1992
Employed as a Crown prosecutor with the Crown Solicitor at Wellington prosecuting Police and Government Departmental prosecutions, jury trials and appeals.

1993 – 1996
Employed as a Crown prosecutor with the Crown Solicitor at Auckland prosecuting District and High Court jury trials.

1996 – present
Commenced practice as a barrister where Adam’s main focus has continued to be in the area of criminal law.

Adam specialises in:

• Common assault to murder
• Importation, manufacture, supply and possession of controlled drugs
• Fraud, theft and dishonesty offences
• Aggravated robbery
• Bail applications
• Criminal appeals against conviction and sentence
• Defended hearings and criminal jury trials (District and High Courts)
• Applications for discharge without conviction
• Sexual assault offences
• Proceeds of crime applications