Sebastian Vastaki-Barsby was accused along with two others, Tyler Smith and Uzair Hussain, of stabbing Mark Nesmith on a BP petrol station forecourt in the early hours of June 11. Mr Nesmith died later in hospital as a result of his injuries.
After a three-week trial at Birmingham Crown Court, Mr Vastaki-Barsby was acquitted of charges of murder, manslaughter and possession of an offensive weapon, but found guilty of violent disorder offence.
Michael Duck QC is the leader of the Midland Circuit and both he and Tom Schofield are members of the Crime Group at No5.
