David Allan
David Allan is a legal counsel known for representing Thomas May in a high-profile reckless driving case. His efforts successfully advocated for a community detention sentence rather than home detention for May, emphasizing the young man's potential for rehabilitation and the need for him to continue working as an arborist.
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David Allan is another notable figure interred in the Old Calton cemetery.
Edinburgh tomb of philosopher David Hume vandalised with ‘satanic’ symbols | Edinburgh
United Kingdom· 2026-01-30
David Allan was the head of radio at RNZ and spoke about the exciting appointment of new leaders for the arts and culture show.
Media Insider: RNZ host set to lose role in cost cuts at public broadcaster
New Zealand· 2025-10-20
David Allan was one of many people in my life who would paint such a rosy picture of a morning jog.
Here’s how I learned to enjoy running after only a month of practice
United States· 2025-03-02David Allan was one of the rescuers who helped pull the unconscious businessman from the water.
Award-winning businessman pulled face-down from surf at Great Barrier Island ahead of TV show appearanceNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
David Allan is May's counsel who advocated for a community detention sentence instead of home detention.
Booze, fatigue and speed prove a fatal culmination for Hamilton man Thomas MayNew Zealand· 2025-02-24
