Ben Garvey

Ben Garvey, a 38-year-old solicitor from Port Talbot, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison at Bristol Crown Court. Garvey was found guilty of supplying cocaine, perverting the course of justice, being concerned in the supply of Class A and C drugs, and encouraging or assisting in the commission of an offence.

The court heard that Garvey became involved in criminal activity after representing a drug-dealing client, Daniel Baker. Garvey utilized his position to pass messages between his client and a drug runner, Jake Blackburn, while his client was in custody. Additionally, evidence from Garvey's phone revealed he was part of a WhatsApp group where he encouraged friends to purchase cocaine and shared images of drug use.

Judge Cullum stated that Garvey had abused his position and allowed himself to get too close to his client, noting that his actions undermined the reputation of the legal profession.