What is the Youth Court?

The Youth Court is a special Court that deals with those aged 10-18 years charged with a criminal offence. If your child is under 10 years old they cannot be charged with a criminal offence. But if they are 10 or over they will be treated as a ‘youth defendant’. The...

What is Criminal Legal Aid?

If you are being investigated for or have been charged with a criminal offence, legal aid can help with the costs of legal advice and representation at Court. Not everybody is eligible for legal aid and in certain cases the government can even claim back your fees...