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Free legal aid

  • 12-03-2010 8:32pm
    #1
    Johnaldinioh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭


    hey all just curious to know the entitlements to free legal aid and how i go about getting it. I have to be in court in april and am on social welfare just wondering if anyone could help me or point me in the right direction.
    Regards


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  • #2
    MagicSean
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭MagicSean


    if its a criminal matter your solicitor asks the judge in court. If your on social you have a good chance unless the crime is drugs related or you arrive to court in a bmw.


  • #3
    Johnaldinioh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭Johnaldinioh


    its nothing to do with drugs its just stupid car offences main one being driving without full licence driver . no bmw lol have ford sierra :D


  • #4
    r14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭r14


    Some Judges feel if you can afford a car you can afford a solicitor. You generally get free legal aid if you are at risk of imprisonment so I wouldn't hold your breath.


  • #5
    445279.ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,978 ✭✭✭445279.ie


    you won't get legal aid for minor driving offences. Usually only for offences where you are in jeopardy


  • #6
    Johnaldinioh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 193 ✭✭Johnaldinioh


    i dont think thats fair though i got my car when i was working and put every bit of money i have into it . Any idea how much a solicitor will cost around if ye could give me a general bracket


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  • #7
    Tail Wagger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 670 ✭✭✭Tail Wagger


    Johnaldinioh wrote: »
    i dont think thats fair though i got my car when i was working and put every bit of money i have into it . Any idea how much a solicitor will cost around if ye could give me a general bracket

    your looking at about €500 for a brief!
    Why not just go yourself..... I'm sure he'll only give you a fine for about €250
    so why pay a Solicitor....


  • #8
    Jo King
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,139 ✭✭✭Jo King


    Tail Wagger wrote: »
    your looking at about €500 for a brief!
    Why not just go yourself..... I'm sure he'll only give you a fine for about €250
    so why pay a Solicitor....

    Some judges put up the fine when the Defendant is unrepresented. No saving there. Depending on the part of the country a solicitor might come a bit cheaper. If it is a guilty plea on day one a legal aid solicitor might be willing to do it for a more reasonable sum.


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