A man has been asked to attend a police station as someone fitting his description robbed an elderly lady in nearby shopping mall The man has several previous conviction for similar offences and is concerned that the police are on a “fishing expedition” He has not been charged with any criminal offence and has been informed by the police that his attendance is not compulsory Would the man be entitled to legal aid under these circumstances?

A、 The man is eligible to apply for legal aid under the Advice and Assistance scheme, even though he has not been charged with a criminal offence
B、 The man is eligible to apply for legal aid under the Advocacy Assistance scheme, even though he has not been charged with a criminal offence
C、 The man is eligible to apply for legal aid under the Representation Order scheme, even though he has not been charged with a criminal offence
D、 The man is not eligible to apply for legal aid because he has not been charged with a criminal offence
E、 The man is not eligible to apply for legal aid because he has served previous convictions for similar offences