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Student needing a Solicitor

  • 19-04-2010 5:03pm
    #1
    Esse85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,254 ✭✭✭


    If a student needed a solicitor, is it all paid for by the student or can they apply for free legal aid?


Comments

  • #2
    samslade1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭samslade1


    They can apply for legal aid.
    If it's a criminal matter, you need to be at risk of imprisonment to be eligible.


  • #3
    Esse85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,254 ✭✭✭Esse85


    If the student was the injured party and cannot really afford a private solicitor, what options would they then have?


  • #4
    MagicSean
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,897 ✭✭✭MagicSean


    Esse85 wrote: »
    If the student was the injured party and cannot really afford a private solicitor, what options would they then have?

    Is it a criminal or civil case?


  • #5
    Esse85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,254 ✭✭✭Esse85


    Criminal


  • #6
    pwd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,284 ✭✭✭pwd


    You don't need a solicitor in that context. If charges are made then the case will be between the state and the accused.


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  • #7
    eagle_&_bear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 328 ✭✭eagle_&_bear


    Esse85 wrote: »
    If the student was the injured party and cannot really afford a private solicitor, what options would they then have?

    If the student was the injured party, then you shouldn't need a private solicitor as the matter will be prosecuted by the Gardai and they will help.


  • #8
    gallyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 80 ✭✭gallyer


    If its criminal, the State will prosecute the case. If you feel you have a personal injuries claim you can apply for legal aid at the legal aid board. This service is not free, it is means tested and you would have to pay a contribution.


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