Appearing in court without a lawyer?

Questioner

My son has to appear in court for possession of fireworks, of which 1 cannot be identified. This is punishable by imprisonment, my son has never had any contact with the police or the justice system, he is following the training to become a physical education teacher through the han in nijmegen. Do we need a lawyer, or can we argue this case ourselves in court?

Lawyer

I think it is always wise to take a lawyer with you when there is a summons and a hearing in a criminal case. Was your son a minor at the time of the criminal act? Then there is a right to free assistance from a lawyer. If that was not the case, it can be checked whether he is eligible for subsidized legal aid. If you wish, you can contact us. We could assist you in this.