Overview
A dedicated criminal law specialist with over a decade and a half of experience, Steve is a Grade 3 prosecutor with a wealth of experience across the spectrum of offences in the Crown Court.
Hardworking and tenacious, Steve is equally at home picking up lengthy trials at the last minute or working in-depth on a case from the start. Steve’s friendly and approachable exterior is complemented by robust advocacy and an attention to detail that frequently makes a difference to cases in which he is instructed.
Steve has a passion for travel and has appeared before almost all of the Crown Court centres in England and Wales.
Crime
- R v RP (2018) – Rape – A trial involving conflicting forensic evidence relating to the issue of whether penetration had occurred.
- R v MW (2019) – Attempted Murder – (led junior). Involved large quantities of cell site and communications data to piece together a journey across the South.
- R v JL (2020) – Murder of a child (led junior). Involved conflicting expert evidence relating to cause of death.
- R v Y, W and R (2021)- £4.5M Class A drug importation conspiracy (led junior). A case involving huge quantities of surveillance and communications data with PII issues arising.
- R v S,H and L (2022) – Aggravated burglary involving the production of firearms and blades in the presence of children.
- R v G and H (2023) – Kidnapping and Blackmail. A matter in which a number of seemingly innocuous evidential strands had to be pulled together to ensure a successful outcome.
Feedback from other professionals
- “Brilliant…very approachable and worked really hard throughout.”
- “Very friendly and seemed genuinely interested in trying to move the case forward.”
- “Very calm and measured”.
Education
- University of Liverpool LL.B (Hons) Law.
- Inns of Court School of Law – Bar Vocational Course.
- Prince of Wales Scholarship (Gray’s Inn).
Memberships
- Criminal Bar Association
Awards
- Prince of Wales Scholarship – Gray’s Inn
News
Midland Circuit Race Equality Week 5-11 February 2024
Steven Molloy participated in the Midland Circuit 5-day challenge for Race Equality Week. The week involved taking part in different challenges and questionnaires. Steve...
Romance Fraudster jailed – Steve Molloy prosecuting
Sajad Hussain was today jailed for five years and four months after admitting five counts of fraud, spanning 2013 to 2020. Over the course...
Crime Team
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