Conspiracy Solicitors

Drug conspiracy cases can range from local supply and county lines investigations to alleged wholesale distribution networks involving large quantities of controlled drugs.

The prosecution may rely heavily on phones, encrypted communications, surveillance, vehicles, addresses, cash and financial evidence to build a picture of the alleged operation.

A particularly important issue is often role.

• Was the defendant really an organiser?
• Were they knowingly involved in supply?
• Were they a courier or peripheral figure?
• Were they acting under another person’s direction or pressure?
• Or is the prosecution wrong to say they knowingly participated at all?

JR Levins has extensive experience in serious drug cases, including complex multi-defendant conspiracy proceedings.

Allegations involving the supply of Class A drugs can lead to lengthy prison sentences following conviction, particularly where the prosecution alleges significant quantities or an organised supply operation.

If you are being investigated for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, obtain specialist advice as early as possible.

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Drug importation conspiracies can be exceptionally large and complex.

Cases may involve alleged activity across several cities or countries and substantial amounts of telephone, financial, transport, travel and surveillance evidence.

JR Levins Crime Partners David Woods and Liam Ferris have experience ranging from county lines conspiracies to a multi-billion-pound international importation case said to be the UK’s longest criminal trial.

Our team understands the demands involved in preparing a defence where the prosecution case is substantial, technically complex and spread across numerous defendants.

Fraud conspiracy cases can involve companies, bank accounts, invoices, online platforms, false identities, tax records, professional documents or cryptoassets.

The prosecution may allege that a group of people agreed to act dishonestly to obtain money, property, services or another advantage.

Important questions can include:

• Was the defendant dishonest?
• What did they know?
• Were they genuinely part of the alleged agreement?
• Is there a legitimate explanation for their involvement?
• Has the prosecution overstated their role?

Complex financial material must be analysed carefully rather than viewed in isolation.

Money laundering conspiracy cases often overlap with allegations of drug trafficking, fraud or organised crime.

The prosecution may allege that defendants agreed to move, conceal, convert or transfer criminal property.

But involvement in a financial transaction does not necessarily establish knowledge of criminal activity.

The defence may need to examine what the defendant actually knew, why transactions took place, what instructions were given and whether there is a legitimate explanation for the movement of money or assets.

Serious money laundering cases can also lead to confiscation proceedings following conviction.

Conspiracy to murder is among the most serious allegations in criminal law.

The prosecution may allege that a person helped plan a killing even where no attack ultimately took place.

Evidence can include alleged reconnaissance, phone messages, encrypted communications, covert recordings, surveillance, weapons and vehicle movements.

The critical question is whether the evidence proves that the defendant knowingly agreed and intended for the offence alleged to take place.

JR Levins Partner Liam Ferris has represented defendants in high-profile murder cases and successfully defended one of two suspects charged in Cheshire’s first “no body” murder case.

Partner David Woods, a Higher Court Advocate, has decades of experience in serious and complex criminal defence, including homicide.

Firearms conspiracies are treated extremely seriously by the courts.

These investigations may rely on communications, surveillance, vehicle movements, alleged links between defendants and evidence concerning the movement or possession of firearms.

It is important that the evidence and alleged role of each defendant is examined individually rather than assuming that everyone connected to the case shared the same knowledge or intention.

JR Levins can also advise and represent clients facing allegations including:

• Conspiracy to rob;
• Conspiracy to burgle;
• Conspiracy to steal;
• Conspiracy to cause serious violence;
• Conspiracy involving organised crime;
• Other serious multi-defendant prosecutions.

If you are unsure whether we can assist with your case, contact our Crime team confidentially.

Our Crime team deals with serious and complex Crown Court work, including major drug cases, money laundering, fraud, homicide, firearms and multi-defendant prosecutions.

JR Levins is able to supervise and conduct Very High Cost Cases (VHCCs) under Legal Aid Agency arrangements.

These are among the biggest and most demanding cases in the criminal courts and frequently involve allegations of conspiracy.

David Woods and Liam Ferris have extensive experience of serious drug cases, including a multi-billion-pound international importation case said to be the UK’s longest criminal trial.

We can advise from the earliest point in an investigation and, where required, continue representing clients through Magistrates’ Court and serious Crown Court proceedings.

JR Levins provides free legal advice and representation at police stations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are arrested or being interviewed at a police station, simply tell the police that you want JR Levins Solicitors to represent you. The request will be routed through the central police station solicitor system.

If you have been invited to a voluntary interview and know about it in advance, you can contact us beforehand for advice.

Conspiracy prosecutions can depend heavily on phones, messages, location evidence, surveillance, ANPR and financial records.

Our lawyers understand the need to examine both the individual pieces of evidence and the wider picture the prosecution is attempting to construct.

We represent clients across Liverpool, Merseyside, Manchester, Cheshire, the North West and London, and throughout England and Wales.

If you are facing a serious conspiracy investigation, your location does not prevent you from contacting the JR Levins Crime team.