Criminal Law

Types of Criminal Offence In Ireland-Summary, Indictable and Hybrid and Criminal Legal Aid Essentials

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There are two broad categories of criminal offences recognised in Ireland-summary offences and indictable offences. Summary offences Summary offences are dealt with by the summary procedure in the District Court and are minor offences. What are minor offences? Minor offences are not defined in the Constitution or in the statute books but generally minor offences … Read more

The Powers of the Gardai in A Criminal Investigation in Ireland

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The powers of the Gardai in relation to investigating crime in Ireland are quite extensive. These powers include the power to stop you and make reasonable inquiries, the power to stop and search and seize evidence, to enter and search your premises and of course the powers of detention and arrest. The power to stop … Read more