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danger mouse · 16-01-2007, 04:53

Say for a public order offence? How does sumone apply for free legal aid? Do you need to earn less then a certain amount of money to be approved. Do you apply before the court case or when you stand up infront of the judge..All info welcome.

Our man in Havana · 16-01-2007, 07:31

I doubt you can get legal aid for a public order offence. The offence usually has to have the possibility of jail time for you to get legal aid.

You simply ask the judge when your case is called.

**Victor** · 17-01-2007, 18:41

If you have a solicitor you want, talk to them and ask them to do the paperwork. Ultimately I think its the judge who decides if you get it or not.

You might get a list of solicitors from www.flac.ie

**dermot_sheehan** · 17-01-2007, 22:49

Must satisfy means test and be in jeapodary of going to prison. You are unlikely to be in jeapodary on a public order charge unless you have multiple prior offences.

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16-01-2007, 07:31	#2
Our man in Havana Closed Account Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 28,890 Adverts \| Friends	I doubt you can get legal aid for a public order offence. The offence usually has to have the possibility of jail time for you to get legal aid. You simply ask the judge when your case is called.

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Victor Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Dublin Posts: 61,227 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Accommodation & Property, Commuting & Transport, Infrastructure	If you have a solicitor you want, talk to them and ask them to do the paperwork. Ultimately I think its the judge who decides if you get it or not. You might get a list of solicitors from www.flac.ie

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dermot_sheehan Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,025 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Legal Discussion	Must satisfy means test and be in jeapodary of going to prison. You are unlikely to be in jeapodary on a public order charge unless you have multiple prior offences.