General Crime
‘Unrivalled in the North for criminal defence.’
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.
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