Finding criminals. Help please

[floristofdean]

Today I discovered that at the time of my husband's grandfather William being had up for begging at the Liverpool Police Court on 3 April 1909, his mother was recorded as Catherine Dean criminal. His father was listed as Henry Dean Dock Labourer and the address of House 4 Court 13 Bean Street was given. No address was added after Catherine's name. How should I go about seeking her criminal record?

[floristofdean]

Thanks Finbar
The site was an interesting read, but unfortunately there was no mention of Catherine Dean. I am wondering if the Police court proceedings for William might give some details about his mother.

[floristofdean]

Visited Liverpool records office today and discovered that the juvenile records for 1909 no longer exist. I thought that there might be a mention of why Catherine is described as a criminal at the time of William being before the magistrate at the police court. To find details of Catherines conviction I have begun to work backwards through the magistrates records from April 1909 - there is no names index. Is this the best way to find details of Catherines offence or can someone suggest a more effective method. Any advice would be much appreciated.

[floristofdean]

Still no sucess on this. Having discovered that Catherines mother is listed as the parent at her daughters confirmation in 1908 I feel sure that Catherine was unable to look after her family at this time. Could she have been in prison in Liverpool? Does anyone know where I might find the records for Liverpool prison inmates at this time?