General Crime		Contacts
Few things in life can be as traumatic as finding yourself on the wrong side of the Criminal Law. Whoever you are and however it happens, you need support and expert assistance at that time more than any other.   McCormicks has from its very beginning offered a legendary quality of advocacy and advice in connection with all Criminal Law matters. The firm is contracted to the Legal Services Commission to carry out publicly funded work at all stages throughout the criminal process. Free legal advice is available around to clock to anyone facing an interview under caution, whether at the police station or elsewhere. Having legal representation at this early stage can significantly impact upon whether a prosecution is eventually commenced in Court. Click here to read more...		Geoffrey Rogers Partner View Full Profile This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   Helen Howard Solicitor View Full Profile This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Peter Minnikin Solicitor View Full Profile This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Experience

Geoffrey Rogers, one of the leading criminal lawyers in North Yorkshire, heads the Criminal Department.

The team has a wealth of experience in all areas of General Crime including:

• All Road Traffic matters including Speeding Offences, Drink Driving Offences and Penalty Point Disqualifications
• Interviews Under Caution held at the Police Station, Trading Standards Offices, Council Offices, within the Armed Forces or elsewhere
• Prosecutions brought by the Crown Prosecution Service at the Magistrates Court and Crown Court
• Fraud Prosecutions conducted by the Serious Fraud Office, the Special Compliance Office, HM Revenue & Customs, the Department of Work & Pensions and the Crown Prosecution Service Special Case Work Directorate
• Investigations and Prosecutions conducted by HM Revenue & Customs and the Department of Trade and Industry
• Civil Tax Investigations and Tribunals
• Regulatory Investigations and Prosecutions conducted by Trading Standards, the Financial Services Authority, the Environment Agency and the Health and Safety Executive
• Directors’ Responsibilities and Disqualification matters
• Professional Disciplinary Matters including for example, Disciplinary Hearings before the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and The Solicitors Regulatory Authority
• Internal Corporate Fraud Investigations.

McCormicks was in the first group of firms admitted to the Specialist Fraud Panel appointed by the Legal Services Commission and successfully retained its appointment throughout the period of the Panel's existence. McCormicks has also been a member of the VHCC Panel of the Legal Services Commission since its inception. McCormicks, therefore, has the experience, knowledge and expertise to carry out all types of Corporate Crime, Fraud and Risk work. McCormicks also boasts 3 solicitors holding the Higher Courts Qualification namely Geoffrey Rogers, Neil Goodrum and Peter McCormick.

"This Harrogate-based operation acts on allegations of fraud as well as regulatory matters such as trading standards investigations, prosecutions for the HSE and investigations and prosecutions by HM Revenue & Customs and the DTI." Chambers UK

"With more than its fair share of ranked individuals, this firm is best known for the quality of its white collar work. Geoffrey Rogers heads the Corporate Crime and Risk Unit." Chambers UK

"McCormicks' Crime Department is led by Geoff Rogers, who is praised for his "in-depth technical knowledge". In 2009 the practice was involved in a number of high profile matters involving Corporate Crime, Fraud and Money Laundering." The Legal 500

"This firm has been involved in some of the region's most significant criminal cases. It recently acted in a highly publicised kidnapping case involving a well-known Yorkshire Barrister. It also has expertise in white-collar crime and fraud matters, and its lawyers "guide clients and follow cases through from A to Z."" Chambers UK  

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