Legal aid - cork

Where a person is detained or arrested by the Gardai, free legal representation is usually available for individuals who are getting Social Welfare payments or persons in employment whose earnings are less than €20,316 per year before tax. In addition to this, an individual
may qualify for Legal Aid where they have considerable expenses such as rent/mortgage payments, child care costs and living expenses.

Legal Aid is also available for Garda Station attendance under the Garda Station Legal Advice Revised Scheme. The Garda Station Legal Advice Revised Scheme also covers Extension Hearings held in the District Court where the Gardaí wish to extend the time limit
for holding suspects under the Offences Against the State Acts, the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 or under the Criminal Justice Act 2007.

Killian McCarthy can also arrange for an Interpreter to be present throughout the process.