Criminal Defence
Public Order Offences: Solicitor Sean Reilly, Manchester and the North West
Public order charges often follow a night out, an arrest and very little reliable evidence.
These prosecutions rely heavily on police accounts. Bodyworn footage regularly undermines them. We obtain the footage, test whether the words or behaviour actually meet the statutory threshold, and hold the prosecution to proof.
Where a conviction is unavoidable, we work to keep it at the lowest level and away from anything that affects employment.
Penalties you could face
- Section 5: fine
- Section 4 and 4A: up to 6 months custody
- Affray: up to 3 years custody
How Sean can help
- Conduct did not reach the statutory threshold
- No person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress
- Bodyworn footage contradicting the police account
- Self defence and lawful protest
Frequently asked questions
Is a public order offence a criminal record?
Yes, a conviction is recorded. That is why it is worth challenging rather than accepting a quick resolution.
Public Order Offences advice across the North West
Free consultation call, straight answers and no jargon. Available for police station attendance and court hearings across the North West.
Areas we cover for public order offences
Public Order Offences in ManchesterPublic Order Offences in StockportPublic Order Offences in BoltonPublic Order Offences in WiganPublic Order Offences in SalfordPublic Order Offences in OldhamPublic Order Offences in RochdalePublic Order Offences in BuryPublic Order Offences in Trafford and AltrinchamPublic Order Offences in TamesidePublic Order Offences in LiverpoolPublic Order Offences in St Helens and WarringtonPublic Order Offences in Chester and CheshirePublic Order Offences in Macclesfield and WilmslowPublic Order Offences in Preston and LancashirePublic Order Offences in Blackburn and Burnley