• Pre-interview consultations and advices at Garda Stations
• Attendance at Garda Station interviews
• Bail applications
• High Court bail applications
• Execution of bench warrants
• Case management from when prosecution is initiated until the conclusion of the matter

Fiona Walsh is on the criminal legal aid panel in Kilkenny and the surrounding counties

Types of offences which people might be entitle to legal aid:

• Assault
• Drug possession
• Theft
• Sexual assault
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Criminal damage
• Arson
• Careless driving
• Breach of domestic violence Court orders

The types of offences for which the Court is unlikely to grant legal aid are as follows:

• Public order offences
• Drink driving
• Drug driving
• Driving without insurance
• Driving without reasonable consideration
• Speeding
• Motor tax offences
• Driving while disqualified

There are however exceptions to this in that where a person has previous convictions and is at risk of a custodial sentence if they are convicted of an offence for which legal aid might not normally be granted they might in fact be entitled to legal aid.

Please note that the above information is a guideline only. Full advices should be sought as each person’s individual circumstances will have a large bearing on both the advices provided and the possible outcome of any action or proceedings. 

Please contact the office on 056 7783523 to arrange an appointment

Confidentiality is of the utmost importance at Fiona Walsh & Co.