(File photo)A criminal barrister with a chequered past has found redemption as a duty lawyer in Auckland’s toughest courts. Brett Dean Ravelich once misled a police officer and sent threatening Christmas cards to an ex-friend. READ MORE:* Lawyer facing criminal charges after admitting $900,000 fraud* Auckland criminal barrister sent 'menacing' Christmas cards to ex-friend* Auckland lawyer suspended after ninth breach in two decadesHe faced four charges at a 2019 hearing of the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal, also chaired by Clarkson. Anna Loren/Stuff Papakura District Court, where Ravelich now regularly works as a duty lawyer. Counsel for the committee, Paul Collins, said the harassment included “menacing” Christmas cards, sent in 2014 and 2015, and a visit to M's home.

Source: Stuff July 31, 2020 23:37 UTC