Criminal Offences
Being investigated for, accused of, or charged with a criminal offence can have serious and lasting consequences. A criminal conviction may result in imprisonment, substantial fines, disqualification from driving, or restrictions on future employment and international travel.
Whether you are under investigation by An Garda Síochána, awaiting a decision from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), or facing criminal proceedings, obtaining specialist legal advice at an early stage can be invaluable.
Barristers Direct provides access to experienced criminal law barristers who offer independent, confidential advice to clients throughout Ireland.
Criminal Offences We Advise On
Our criminal barristers advise on a wide range of offences, including:
- Sexual Offences – Sexual assault, rape and related allegations.
- Drug Offences – Possession, cultivation and possession for sale or supply.
- Assault and Violent Offences – Assault, assault causing harm and serious assault.
- Road Traffic Offences – Drink-driving, drug-driving, dangerous driving and driving without insurance.
- Public Order Offences – Threatening behaviour, disorderly conduct and related offences.
- Youth Offending – Criminal allegations involving children and young persons.
- Fraud and Financial Crime – Theft, fraud, deception and other offences involving dishonesty.
Under Investigation or Facing Criminal Charges?
Criminal investigations can take months to conclude, particularly where Gardaí are awaiting DPP directions, forensic evidence or laboratory analysis.
You do not have to wait until charges are brought to obtain legal advice.
An experienced criminal barrister can assess your circumstances, explain the applicable law, identify potential defences and advise on the options available to you.
Where proceedings have commenced, your barrister can advise on the prosecution evidence, procedural issues, the merits of contesting the charges and the potential consequences of conviction.
In appropriate circumstances, an early guilty plea may attract mitigating credit. However, any decision to plead guilty should follow careful consideration of the evidence and available defences.
Fixed-Fee Consultation
For €395 plus VAT, you can arrange a confidential consultation with an experienced criminal barrister to discuss your case and receive specialist legal advice.
Where formal court proceedings have already commenced, a solicitor will also be required to attend the consultation and the fixed fee is €595 plus VAT.
Contact Barristers Direct today to arrange a consultation.
(01) 871 9494 to book a fixed-fee consultation. Or email your query to contact@barristersdirect.ie, or book and pay for your consultation online using the form below.