Daniel Weed
Director, Managing Partner & Compliance Officer
With 28 years’ experience in the criminal justice system, 25 of them as a qualified solicitor, there is very little Daniel hasn’t experienced both by way of defending clients and management, having been a member of the management team since 2009.
Daniel experience lies in many disciplines including Pre charge advice on a private paying basis, Professional Discipline, Serious Crime in Crown Court, Coronial Court cases and Magistrates Court advocacy.
Daniel receives regular instruction for criminal and regulatory matters from individual professionals, referrals from Royal College of Nursing, Police Federation, Insurance Companies and other legal professionals from the Bar and non-criminal defence solicitors. He has advised members of the National Crime Officers Association, members of the National Foster Association, members of the legal and medical profession, press, and professional sports people.
Daniel has regular success in preventing matters often getting to the doors of the Court or Misconduct Hearings and after 25 years of qualification can offer bespoke, affordable, direct advice and can offer persuasive written submissions early into a case to prevent investigations becoming proceedings.
Homicide and Gross Negligence Manslaughter Pre and Post Charge
Case of MP – Pre Charge advice of client arrested for manslaughter. Allegation related to contact with another player during professional ice hockey game. No further action or criminal charges brought.
Case of AS – Pre charge advice and representation of a serving police officer using a restraint whilst on duty on a detained male who subsequently dies. No criminal charges brought.
Case of Y – Pre charge representation of a youth named at being at the scene of a crime. Number of people arrested. No charges were brought against client; others were charged and convicted.
Case of MS – Represented an Individual for Manslaughter relating to use of a restraint. Number of defendants involved at Crown Court trial. Client acquitted.
Case of STH -Represented a professional sportsperson pre charge for allegation of assault. No charges brought.
Case Of D – Represented a youth charged with murder of his brother-in-law. Acquitted of murder after trial, convicted manslaughter.
Case of DL – Represented a solicitor pre charge for murder of his wife. Client charged, acquitted of Murder but convicted of manslaughter. Represented post charge by then Managing Partner.
Case of DB -Represented a 71 lady pre and post charged for murder against her husband. Hung journey.
Case of JS – Represented male charged with murder.
Case JSb – Currently representing Prison Governor pre charge regarding allegation of gross negligence manslaughter regarding death of a prisoner.
Case MY – Currently presenting a health care professional instructed via RCN for gross negligence manslaughter pre charge.
Serious Crime Pre and Post Charge
Case of JO – represented a practicing solicitor for two assaults pre charge. No charges brought.
Case of AB – represented a practicing barrister regarding drugs matters pre charged. No criminal charges brought.
Case of OB – Represented man of no previous convictions for rape and drug matters pre charges. No charged brought.
Case of PM – Represented civil servant for misconduct in public officer pre charge. No charge brought.
R v M: Represented a professional for Misconduct in Public Office relating to non-disclosure of relevant evidence. Client found not guilty.
R v JM: Represented a professional for historic marital rape and harassment. The latter charged was dismissed on half time submission and the rape allegations were subject to the CPS offering no evidence following several re trials.
R v S: Successfully defended a professional charged with assault. A conviction would have inevitably caused the client to lose his profession. Several witnesses, some of whom worked with the client gave evidence for the prosecution. There was CCTV evidence regarding the case and disclosure issues which led to disclosure application under Section 8 of Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act. The matter was heard over two days before a District Judge.
R v B: Represented a client linked to gang land murder, charged with possession of a firearm. As solicitor advocate, Daniel argued exceptional circumstances not to receive
the minimum sentence of 5 years imprisonment. The client received a suspended sentence.
R v N: Represented a youth charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs. Argued that it was not a grave crime and matter remained in the Youth Court. Client acquitted after trial.
R v P: Represented a youth without convictions charged with night-time robbery where positive ID was made. Successfully discredited ID evidence. Client acquitted after trial.
R v A: Client without convictions charged with possession of indecent images. Not guilty verdicts recorded.
R v J: Represented a professional sportsman remanded into custody due to serious offences committed whilst on bail for similar offences. Successfully argued for bail.
R v K: Represented a client charged with multi handed Conspiracy to people traffic linked to ‘sham marriages.’ CPS offered no evidence.
R v W: Represented a professional charged with Conspiracy to Defraud. Proceeded to trial. Co-defendant pleaded guilty. Client acquitted after trial
R v R: Represented a Professional charged with Common Assault (stranger attack on female). Client acquitted after trial.
R v RC: Represented a Professional with Perverting the Course of Justice. Successful in an application to Dismiss the charges. Thereafter successful in defending a Judicial Review brought against the individual by the complainants in the case.
R v M: Represented a Professional for Assault, matter was on CCTV. Convicted but successful on appeal.
R v M: Represented a Professional for Misconduct in Public Office relating to non-disclosure of relevant evidence. Client found not guilty.
Professional Discipline and Inquest Work
Case of AR – Advised a professional being disciplined for Gross Misconduct following conviction for harassment on ex-wife. Matter proceeded to a Special Case Hearing. Officer received a final written warning albeit having a criminal conviction.
Case of AS – Represented an officer for Gross Negligence Manslaughter in relation to the restraint of an arrested male who subsequently dies. Instructed in terms of IOPC investigation, this led to no further action following CPS advice but proceeded to a Gross Misconduct hearing, no findings were made against the officers. Currently representing the officer as an Interested Party in ongoing Inquest.
Case of AB – Represented a Custody Sgt that was subject to gross misconduct investigation regarding a death in custody. Matter reduced to misconduct only and officer received lower-level sanction. The officer was initially made an IP in Inquest relating to it but was subsequently withdrawn. Male in question took overdose of paracetamol days prior to being arrested and issue as to causation/contribution to death in terms of police inactivity regarding health care whilst in custody.
Case of JS and AB – Represented two Police Officers jointly accused of various breaches of their standards of professional behaviour. The case involved legal arguments regarding admissibility of evidence, the incident was captured on CCTV and although the disciplinary panel found the case proven in part for one of the clients but not proven in relation to the other. Both individuals remain in post.
Case of DR – Represented professional for alleged honesty and integrity breach relating to perjury in Crown Court. No criminal matters were brought. Gross Misconduct not proven.
Represented three Police Officers jointly accused of Gross Misconduct. Matters were not proceeded with by the Misconduct Panel due to issue relating to disclosure.
Successful in representing a professional within Misconduct Proceedings with regards to issues of honesty and integrity. We were able to advance exceptional circumstances on the client’s behalf with the assistance of medical evidence and character evidence which allowed the disciplinary panel to take the unusual and rare stance of allowing the client to remain in position and impose only a Final Written Warning.
Represented a Police Officer is relation to off duty related matters relating to honesty and integrity. Represented the client pre charge and no criminal charges were brought and no findings found against them at a contested Gross Misconduct Hearing.
Represented a professional charged with Gross Misconduct in relation to breaches of her professional standards in terms of data protection. Gross Misconduct not found against the client and client sanctioned for misconduct only causing no dismissal.
Represented a professional for Gross Incompetence, matter proceeded to full hearing and no findings found against individual.
Represented a professional for Gross Misconduct in relation to the issue of honesty and integrity, initially considered Perverting the Course of Justice in relation to making of a statement. Represented the officer pre charge and no charges brought for Perverting the Course of Justice and case not proven at Misconduct Hearing.
Represented a Police Officer where Gross Misconduct was found but received a Final Written Warning. A successful appeal at the Police Appeals Tribunal followed.
Daniel also advises Police Officers in relation to Post Incident Procedure where death or severe injury has occurred because of police involvement.
Other roles/positions
Chair of the Manchester Law Society Crown and Magistrates Court Committee.
Council Member of Manchester Law Society
Lancashire RFU disciplinary Panel member
Age Grade Rugby Coach with 10 years’ experience
Partners in Education Swaziland Charity Trustee Please contact Daniel Weed on danielweed@burtoncopeland.com and 0790952314.
Daniel Weed: Testimonials
Following a breach of Health and Safety Regulations in 2011 EPL received a substantial fine which was due to be paid by December 2020. Following a hearing and review of the companies finances which took place at Crewe Magistrates Court, Burton Copeland Solicitor Dan Weed managed to secure a significant reduction in the fine and an extension to the payment terms of a further two years. The outcome of the hearing was way beyond our expectations for which we remain extremely grateful.
JN – Managing Director of EPL.
Jeff Norris – Google Review
I have recently required the services of Burton Copeland LLP. My solicitor assigned was Daniel Weed. He went above and beyond for us, even returned to court to represent us for a second time, free of charge, when the case date was changed on the day of the first hearing. Cannot recommend him enough.
Hunter Irwin Security Specialist – Google review
I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone requiring legal representation. I was fortunate to have Mr Daniel weed as my solicitor and I found him to be friendly, patient, knowledgeable and professional at all times.
He always got back to me quickly , to keep me updated, answer any queries or simply to offer much needed reassurance during what has been a very frightening and stressful time in my life.
My case was won as the prosecution offered no evidence however Dan ensured that my defense was well prepared and left no stone unturned.
I also met with Nick Terry who was also very helpful, kind and professional.
They also employed the services of an excellent barrister Ciaran Rankin who very knowledgeable, friendly and reassuring . I felt in safe hands throughout.
Mark Johnson – Google review
Absolutely amazing solicitors dealt with my case very quickly, communicating with me at all times and putting me and my partner at ease. Mr Daniel Weed was my solicitor extremely professional and I would definitely recommend him and the company to anyone especially foster carers dealing with allegations thanks again.
Keith Scott – Google review
Brilliant law firm. Tremendous. Yvonne, Gwyn and Daniel amongst the others are truly superb professionals who are extremely diligent and ethical and deliver results. Thank you.
AD – Google review
Couldn’t recommend Dan and his team enough, they were excellent and couldn’t be faulted.
Alex Merrett – Google review
Couldn’t thank Louise Straw and Daniel Weed enough. Efficient and professional. Kept me updated every step of the way, and got me through the most awful year and a half of my life with the best results.
Would highly recommend and I will be forever grateful
Candice Bailey – Google review
Service was excellent – Dan was brilliant with my son who is 14 and was fairly stressed and concerned by the position he found himself in. Dan guided both my son and I through the process and gave us real confidence that the right result would be reached as well as keeping us updated. I would absolutely recommend Dan to others.
