Steven Crossley's Criminal Police Work
Steven has extensive experience in representing police officers on Criminal Cases, Misconduct Matters, Inquests and Inquiries.
- R v A/S ELLERINGTON (2003) (Teesside Crown Court) Successful defence. Manslaughter/Misconduct in Public Office.
- AG's Reference No3 of 2003 (2004) EWCA Crim 868 Junior Counsel. Leading Case on elements required for offence of Misconduct in Public Office.
- R v J (2004) (Manchester Crown Court). Acted for Sergeant in National Crime Squad accused of Conspiracy to transfer firearms to an informant. Successful defence.
- R v PENDRISS (Sheffield Crown Court). Leading Junior for PC accused of fraudulent claims arising out of the firearm surrender scheme. Prosecuted by Queen's Counsel. Successful defence.
- R v BICHARD (Sheffield Crown Court). Acted for Inspector accused of s20 GBH (Use of Baton). Successful defence.
- R v JONES (York Crown Court). Acted for PC jointly charged with Sergeant. s20 Wounding. Successful defence.
- R v SCOTHERN (Sheffield Crown Court). Acted for Inspector accused of ABH (Use of Baton). Successful Abuse of Process argument.
- R v BINNEY (Sheffield Crown Court). Acted for Custody Sergeant accused of stealing property of detained persons. Pleaded Guilty.
- R v YARWOOD (Caernarfon Crown Court). Misconduct in Public Office DC accused of supplying drugs to an Informant. Successful defence.
- R v IONS (Teesside Crown Court). ABH/Common assaults on 3 detailed persons. Successful defence.
- R v DURKIN (Newcastle Crown Court) (2010). Misconduct in Public Office. A/S accused of creating false witnessstatement and encouraging a junior office to sign it. Successful defence.
Steven has also represented police offices in relation to allegations of Dangerous Driving. Careless Driving and Theft.