General Crime
As well as our expertise in complex fraud matters, Stephen Lickrish & Associates has a more general practice dealing with the full range of criminal defence cases from police station investigations to Court prosecutions
If you are accused or charged with a criminal offence, it’s natural to have dozens of questions and worries about what could happen. A conviction for any criminal offence can have a major impact on your life and career, whether there is a risk of a prison sentence or not. Likewise even a “minor” motoring offence could cost you your licence, affecting your employment and every day life.
You need a solicitor who will give you the time and attention you need to understand the law and procedures that are relevant to you. At Stephen Lickrish & Associates, we are proud of our ability to give clear advice tailored to the individual client. We also fight at every stage of a case to achieve the best outcome possible, whether that’s a Not Guilty verdict at trial or a good sentence on a Guilty plea.
We can represent you at:
- Police Station interviews
- Interviews under caution at the Job Centre or Council offices
- Magistrates Court
- Youth Court
- Crown Court
We can explain whether you are eligible for Legal Aid to fund your case, or if you are not able to claim public funding we can offer transparent, competitive, and fair Private Fees.
We have experience and expertise in representing clients for all criminal allegations including:
Serious Crime
- Murder and homicide
- Terrorism
- Sexual offences
- Blackmail
- Kidnapping and False Imprisonment
- Witness Intimidation and perverting the Course of Justice
General Crime
- Assaults
- Possession of firearms or offensive weapons
- Public Order offences
- Anti-Social Behaviour (ASBOs)
- Criminal damage and Arson
- Theft or dishonesty offences
- Drug possession and supply
- Harassment
- Child Cruelty or Neglect
- Benefit Fraud (DWP and Local Authority or Council Prosecutions)
- Dangerous Dogs
- Breach of Community Orders or Suspended Sentence Orders
Specialist Motoring Offence Representation
- Causing Death by Dangerous Driving or by Careless Driving
- Dangerous and Careless Driving
- Driving while Disqualified
- Failing to identify the driver (s.172)
- Failing to stop or report an accident
- Driving with excess alcohol (drink driving)
- Driving when unfit because of drink or drugs
- Failing to provide a specimen for analysis
- Speeding
- No insurance
- Exceptional Hardship applications
- Special Reasons arguments
Our Solicitors frequently represent clients in the Police Stations and Magistrates Courts in Manchester, Salford, Tameside, Trafford, Stockport, Wigan, Bolton, and throughout Greater Manchester and the North West region. We also defend clients in Crown Courts throughout the country.
If you, or someone you know, are accused of a criminal offence or need legal advice, contact us to see how we can help you.
