Ciara Hallinan, Solicitor writes in the Law Society Gazette November 2017
A recent Supreme Court decision means that it is not necessary to establish mens rea in a prosecution for careless driving causing death or serious bodily harm.
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2017 Archive
Leave granted by the High Court to challenge case for Michael Staines & Co Client
The High Court has today granted leave to Michael J Staines & Co on behalf of one of their clients to challenge the refusal by the Irish Prison Service to grant enhanced remission. This is the second case of this kind we have brought this week.
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Rory Staines joins Michael J. Staines & Company
Experienced advocate, Rory Staines has joined the award winning criminal defence team in Michael J Staines & Company Solicitors.
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Criminal Law Firm of the Year 2017
Michael J Staines & Company awarded Criminal Law Firm of the Year 2017 for the third time in six years at the prestigious Irish Law Awards
read more >UPDATE - Fixed Charge Notice Controversy
We have been contacted by a number of clients who have received correspondence from Assistant Commissioner Michael A. Finn of An Garda Siochana in relation to their conviction for a fixed charge offence.
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