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News and updates about Garda interviews

Our solicitors post regular updates about their work and changes to the law. Why not subscribe to the newsletter? Instructing a solicitor, early-on, in any criminal matter is the only way to get the best possible result.

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Aaron Brady gave voluntary statement to Garda, court told

18/8/2020

 
Below is an extract from acourt report by Eoin reynolds, of breakingnews.ie, from July 20th. The court report details the circumstances surrounding the voluntary statement given by the now convicted murderer, Aaron Brady. The original, full story can be found here.

​Aaron Brady (29) from New Road, Crossmaglen, Co Armagh pleaded not guilty to the capital murder of Det Gda Adrian Donohoe, but was subsequently found guilty of Capital Murder.

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​Aaron Brady found guilty of capital murder of Det Garda Adrian Donohoe

13/8/2020

 
Co Armagh man (29) faces mandatory 40 year prison term over 2013 death in Co Louth

This is an amedended court report by Eoin Reynolds and Alison O'Riordan of the Irish Time, click here for the full story.

Click read more, to see the extract from the Irish Times.
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Longford woman bound to peace for ‘vicious’ garda station assault

11/8/2020

 
A woman has been bound to the peace for two years after “viciously” assaulting another woman inside the confines of Longford Garda Station.

The below is an edited report from the Longfor Leader (click for original story) by reporter Liam Cosgrove.

The Longford woman was issued with the order by Judge Seamus Hughes after the 52-year-old pleaded guilty to assaulting a mother of one, on July 23 2020.

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What are the rules of engagement in a Garda station interview?

23/7/2020

 
How both Gardai and solicitors should act, when a detainee is being questioned by Gardai and represented by a solicitor, is set-out in the two documents below. If you request a solicitor, Gardai must contact one for you. You are entitled to the solicitor of your choice. You do not have to take a solicitor from the list they will offer you.

If you want Phelim O'Neill Solicitors to attend a Garda station with you, and are already detained, ask Gardai to contact our 24/7 mobile helpline on +353 (0) 83 080 6056.

Download the Code of Practice on Access to a Solicitor by Persons in Garda Custody here.
Download the Guidance notes for Solicitors providing legal services in Garda stations here

How should I be treated if I am arrested and questioned, by Gardai (the police)?

23/7/2020

 
After you are arrested, you may be taken into custody in a Garda station. There are rules and procedures as to how you must be treated whilst in custody. These rules and procedures are derived from Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána Stations) Regulations 1987 and 2006.
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When in custody, at all times you must be treated with due respect for your personal rights and dignity and regard must be had to any physical or mental disability you may have. There should be no unnecessary delay in dealing with you.

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Do I qualify for legal aid? - Criminal Legal Aid & Ad-hoc Schemes

23/7/2020

 
The role of the Legal Aid Board

In 2010 the Government decided that the administration of the five Criminal Legal Aid Schemes should transfer from the Department of Justice and Equality to the Legal Aid Board.

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The Criminal Legal Aid Section of the Legal Aid Board was set up to enable this transfer and the Board currently administers three non-statutory Criminal Legal Aid Schemes, namely:
  • The Garda Station Legal Advice Revised Scheme
  • The Legal Aid – Custody Issues Scheme
  • The Criminal Assets Bureau Ad-hoc Legal Aid Scheme

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About Garda Station Interviews

​If you are attending a Garda station to give a statement or to be interviewed, You require a solicitor. Regardless of your innocence or guilt, it is important that you have a solicitor present to ensure your rights are protected. Garda Stations can be hostile and intimidating.  Most people have never been arrested.  An arrest is a terrifying experience.  It is frightening and isolating.  The whole process of arrest and detention for 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours and in some cases for longer will place you under maximum psychological and emotional pressure.  The Gardai may make you feel like you have to say something that you do not want to say.  You do not have to say anything, even if you have been arrested, it is your legal and constitutional right to say "no comment" to every question, even to questions that appear innocuous. 
​Our solicitors will attend with you at any Garda Station in Ireland, and ensure that your rights are protected

Our Garda Interview Solicitors

Phelim O'Neill Solicitor

B.A. , LL.B., LL.M.
Harringtons Solicitors
Kingsbridge House 17-22 Parkgate Street
Dublin 8
​Co Dublin
Partners: Phelim O'Neill & David Harrington
Email:  info​@harringtonsllp.ie​
Emergency solicitor: (086)838 6296

Phelim O'Neill has extensive experience in all areas of Irish criminal law, including District Court representation, as well as trial work in the Circuit Criminal Court, the Central Criminal Court, the Special Criminal Court, and the Court of Criminal Appeal.

Phelim has offices in Dublin and the Midlands, and serves courts all across Ireland with a team of Ireland's leading barristers.

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information you need before giving a statement to the guards

If An Garda Síochána want you to attend at a Garda station for them to speak to you, it's probably because you have been accused of being involved in a crime, in some way. Gardai will only take statements from people when investigating a  potential crime. They may be trying to ascertain if the information they have gathered is true, in full or in part, so, if they want to speak to you, in a Garda station, you have been linked to a crime in some way. They can ask you to attend voluntarily at a Garda station, to give a statement or be interviewed, even if you are a suspect. It is vital that you obtain legal advice in advance of speaking to the Guards or giving them any statement.

Free Legal Consultation

We offer a Free Consultation by phone to discuss your needs for a criminal defence solicitor. We will discuss your case in full confidentiality and provide advice on how best to proceed. This a no-commitment consultation. We'll be able assess your eligibility for free legal aid during this consultation, also.

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You should note that no solicitor/client relationship or duty of care or liability of any nature shall exist or be deemed to exist between Phelim O'Neill Solicitors or the firm Harringtons and you until you have received a written letter of engagement confirming our appointment as your Solicitors.


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