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:

• Nina Grahame KC secures unanimous acquittal in joint enterprise murder trial.
• Teenager acquitted of joint enterprise murder.

Contact the Practice Management Team here.