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  • 26-01-2010 10:37pm
    #1
    Kalimah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭


    A relative of mine did something many years ago when they were a teenager. Only 15 or so. Minor enough I would have thought but some other relatives don't seem to think so and may take it down the legal route.
    I'm not sure what is the best type of solicitor to ask for advice. Would a local small firm be able to advise or should we go for somone more specialised amd how do we know who specialises in what. I don't really want to ring around.
    And how much would it cost? I think one consultation might be enough. The complainant has said they will not be taking it further but I believe in knwing the worst case scenario. Sorry if this is all over the place. We're a bt stressed at the moment.


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  • #2
    Reloc8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,857 ✭✭✭Reloc8


    Impossible to advise without knowing what the nature of the case is. Seems to me the undercurrent of what you are hinting at is a complaint of a sexual nature. Worst case scenario is the relative is arrested, interviewed and/or charged and convicted with offences. A person in that position needs advise from a firm of criminal practictioners. Cost will depend on the nature of the case and the time for which it is worked on.


  • #3
    Kalimah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭Kalimah


    Yes that is what I was hinting at. It was non contact. It happened 5 or 6 times when the my relative was 15 and his sister was about 9. He looked at her and exposed himself to her. It was immature curiousity on his part. The family were a typical Irish rural family of 40 years ago.
    We have heard through a third party that she is not taking it further. She confronted him a number of months ago. He apologised as he had done a number of times before off his own bat.
    I'm hoping that there won't be a criminal case. I understand that there is no statute of limitations in cases like this. If there is a civil case she could get thousands. We need to be prepared for all eventualities.
    Thanks for the guidance.


  • #4
    Reloc8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,857 ✭✭✭Reloc8


    No prob.

    If in receipt of a letter of claim (i.e. one sent by or on the victims behalf) go immediately to a solicitor, ideally one with some experience of criminal law but who runs a civil practice.

    If contacted in any way by the authorities, as soon as possible seek the advice of a criminal law solicitor.

    Bear in mind that your posts here are entirely public in nature and should they be linked to the incident will be considered of evidential value.


  • #5
    Tom Young
    Legal Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,338 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tom Young


    OP: We don't do legal advice. Sorry.


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