Anthony Nowogrodzki

Findings — machine-extracted (anthropic-batch:claude-opus-4-8); verify against the decision

Anthony Nowogrodzki, a solicitor admitted in 1991 and working as a CPS prosecutor, was convicted at Bristol Crown Court of ill-treatment of a child and assault by beating, receiving concurrent custodial sentences of 14 months and 3 months. The SRA proceeded in his absence. The Tribunal found allegations proved on the certificate of conviction, holding he breached Principles 2 and 5. Although no dishonesty was involved, the underlying conduct was at the highest level involving violence towards a vulnerable person. He was struck off the Roll. Costs of £8,631.50 were claimed and found reasonable, but no order as to costs was made due to his impecuniosity.

Duties found breached:

• No abuse of process or coercive powers
• Integrity
• Uphold public trust in the profession

Aggravating factors:

• Serious criminal misconduct involving violence towards a vulnerable person on more than one occasion
• Was a CPS prosecutor at the time, responsible for prosecuting such misconduct
• Initially denied the conduct, only admitting when the victim attended court to give evidence
• Significant harm to the victim and to the reputation of the profession

Mitigating factors:

• Self-reported the matter to the SRA
• Co-operated with the investigation