General Crime

‘Unrivalled in the North for criminal defence.’

– The Legal 500, 2023.

Our general crime team has expertise across the spectrum of serious crime, including:

public order offences (particularly in cases arising from political protests and demonstrations);
murder including diminished responsibility, joint enterprise and “single punch” manslaughter cases;
“baby shaking” and offences against children, including causing/allowing death and child cruelty;
attempted murder, serious assaults and arson;
firearms offences;
serious fraud;
drugs manufacture, importation and supply;
proceeds of crime proceedings and confiscation; and
sexual offences, including historic and multi-complainant allegations.

Notable recent cases include:

Contact the Practice Management Team here.