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Your Rights as a Defendant in Court

As we all know, just because a person is charged with a crime it does not mean that they are guilty. The principle of innocent until proven guilty still holds true and for this very reason the defendant must have rights in court.

If you believe your rights have been violated during legal proceedings, you can describe your circumstances using our free Rights Situation Checker.

The law governing defendant’s rights is in a constant state of flux, new laws are passed to combat increased crime, reduce costs of dispensing justice and fight terrorism just as they are passed to prevent miscarriages of justice.

The inclusion of the European Convention on Human Rights has only served to re-emphasise the importance of a fair trial.

Bail

If you are questioned, but not charged, the Police can release you on bail on the basis that you must come back for further questioning at a later date. If you have been charged they can still release you on bail unless:

  • There is a suspicion that you have not given your correct name and address
  • You are a threat to yourself or others
  • You will abscond

They can also give you conditional bail citing where you must live or a curfew etc.

If the Police have kept you in custody then the Court can decide to give you bail, conditional or otherwise, and they can decide that you needed to be kept in custody if:

  • You will abscond
  • There is a strong possibility you will commit further offences
  • You will threaten or otherwise interfere with witnesses

Representation

The rules and procedures governing the Court system are nothing short of a mystery to the majority of people, no matter how many crime dramas you watch. That is why it is always in your best interest to obtain your own legal representation. There is nothing stopping you defending yourself, in fact you have a right to do so if you wish, but the situation is likely to be emotionally charged, as well as complex, and it may be best to have someone who is not as close to the situation as you are; someone who can guide you through it all with a clear head.

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Trial

If you plead not guilty to the charge against you the Court will set a date for your trial. You and your solicitor will then need to make arrangements for any witnesses you need to be available at that time.

When the proceedings start the Prosecution will open the proceedings and set out their case against, stating exactly how they intend to prove you guilty of the crime. You should bear in mind that that ‘Burden of Proof’ is on them, not you. They are required to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that you are guilty. It is not for you to prove that you are innocent.

Once the prosecution has finished setting out their case it then becomes your turn, along with your defence team, to open your case and set out all the ways in which they will prove that you are not guilty. Your witnesses and evidence will be called and only when both teams have spoken will the Jury will be allowed to consider all of the information given to them.

Sentence

If you are found guilty at trial, or if you plead guilty at the outset, the Court must then decide on a suitable sentence. They are required to take account of all mitigating factors, not just look at the crime itself. The options available to the Court range from Compensation orders to full custodial sentences.

Your situation may be slightly different. ask a question below ↓ and our editorial team will reply with our advice.

European Convention on Human Rights

Article 6 of the Convention clearly states that, irrespective of your supposed crime, you have the right to a fair trial. Included in the convention is the right to a public hearing along:

  • Time to gather your evidence
  • The right to defend yourself, or have Counsel provided for you at no cost
  • The right to cross-examine the witnesses against you
  • The right to have a free interpreter

In Summary

Many of the rights in the Convention where already in existence in this Country but the Convention has re-affirmed one of the most basic tenets of our legal system; fairness and justice for all.

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Bobbob 04/10/2020 at 3:51 pm
Do you trust the Crown courts and there justice. In Britain. As an English man I don't trust them. After 18 months on remand. Losing my home job.and my freedom. Never been abal to mend this. A hate them now. What would you do if you where inercent in the begin. Hang your self. Pleaed guilty. Or be come a terrerist against the crown of justice. For the illness they gave you with there justice. Robert.
KJL03 09/03/2020 at 11:12 am
I was arrested for aggravated burglary and section 18 wounding, I was bailed it went on for 16 months, the goal posts was moved and statements changed to suit alternative but still serious charges by a corrupt DC, eventually came trial day at leamington crown court, the high court judge sitting the bench said before swearing in the the jury that it’s absolutely obvious what had gone on and not that of what the police or victim(s) had stated and it would not go to trial, a alternative charge of public order act was put to me, I pleaded guilty and give 100 hours community service and £100 fine, the whole process cost me a nice little figure of just under £7000 legal fees & court costs, for a charge that should had of been dealt with properly and professionally been dealt with in a magistrate’s court! Where I would not of needed to go to crown court or need a barrister. I would have pleaded guilty to what I did and was eventually convicted of.
Emma83x 23/06/2019 at 10:48 pm
I got with my ex partner 2 years ago he had been to prison and got a 10-year licence on his licence conditions he had to notify if he got into a relationship which we did for the Beginning when we were just dating when we decided to pursue the relationship his probation officer granted first two nights overnight because he spoke with children's services and they was happy I could safeguard my children everything was great he was rehabilitated and we never had any issues in are relationship I fell pregnant we notify probation and the children services everything was still fine when I got to 35 weeks pregnant we put a letter in to ask to live together as our baby was born soon 2 months later the social services came in saying they needed to do some risk assessments after question why this was because they was not allowed at my address or near my children and they said they did not carry out the correct assessment from the beginning cut a long story short we went through the PLO process when that's finished they decided to take it to court because they could not decide on if we could be together and it been more of a fair trial 5 minutes before going into the courtroom they decided they would not support the relationship we were still fighting to be together as we had never any issues in our relationship use on good behaviour with survation he had a full time job they kept threatening me if I carried on pursuing fighting for our relationship I could have my children took away we decided it the end the relationship we ended our relationship but told them we're still friends and will still support each other for a child they was fine with that I even saw a forensic psychologist me and my partner and he gives the go ahead but still saying he may deem high-risk because he suffers from PTSD but he got help with that the children's services did not believe his reports now I'm going through care proceedings even though I've ended the relationship all because we talked on the phone most days as I child is very poorly
we ened it are ourselves but now they are going to town on me saying we don't believe you've ended the relationship I have done everything they have asked of me and tried I've been bullied by the cafcass children's guardian I've even got a recording of this they've never done the job they said they were doing some beginning saying that was going to help us be together Iv been manipulated what are my human rights in this situation and my son human rights as I'm still going through the court proceedings I'm desperate for help thank you
Ange 15/06/2019 at 9:06 am
I have been getting bullied threatened called names online and offline I have also witnessed two young mums swearing and shouting at their kids in the street I have also had threats as well and called names my doctor knows about it all and knows about the threats I've had
Nix 08/05/2019 at 8:51 pm
I was remanded In barlinnie from Feb to 4th of April 2019 I was found not guilty in court I was told by my solicitor that I should not have been remanded and the only reason I was because of a previous conviction. I've suffered from mental health issues for many years now which hasn't helped I came out having my ESA benefit payment stopped I'm in dept with the housing association and council tax I've had my gas cut off and had no benefits or help its been 4weeks now off non stop stress and I've been told I won't get my benefit back and will need to claim universal credit which I've tried to do they make it difficult to claim anything it doesn't help with my mental health I just don't know what to do anymore or who can help the welfare rights people were useless I've been fobbed off by every department there is shouldn't I be entitled to some help compensation??? My life shouldn't be ruined because of some scumbags who falsely accuse people for there own entertainment can anyone help???
Erica 09/04/2019 at 3:04 pm
Well my boyfriend has been in jail going on 10months already for teft of property charges and some other dumb cases that they put on him he hasnt went to court not 1 time hasnt even seen his lawyer and now they set him up for trail for the end of april what can i do to help him? Isnt what there doing violation of his constitunial rights?
Dee Plorable 09/04/2019 at 12:51 pm
Police called at my house told me my (40 year old) son had been arrested, they would not tell me what for, he had never been in contact with police in his life, they asked me to come with them for a voluntary interview (they would not tell what about) I said I would once I'd found out about my son. The police said they would arrest me if I didn't agree to go with them now for a voluntary interview, which they did. At the police station I was locked in a cell, later that day at interview I was told I had been accused of uploading a video entitled 'Michael Huke' onto YouTube showing me being attacked by him a senior Lloyds Banker, which discredited him in front of his staff, causing harassment. The same charge was brought against my son, we both denied the charge and were released.
M 29/03/2019 at 11:29 am
Hi, police arrived at my house and arrested me for a no show at court, put me in jail overnight, then put me in court the next day. Long story short they apparenyly sent a summonds to the wrong address. When the incorrect address was discovered they didn't care or apologise. Just treated me like a criminal. Do I get any kind of compensation for this traumatic experience? The public defender they gave me said this happens all the time. How can the legal system be this bad.
Kate 21/01/2019 at 3:09 am
My son was sentence 20 life for the murder he didnt commit.
Tracy - 12-Jul-18 @ 6:57 PM Please contact me i have simillar problem like you.Lets talk please.
Regards Kate
Al92 07/11/2018 at 3:57 pm
Me and my partner where arrested for affray in January this year. We were on a train and heard crying and shouting. We were led to believe a girl age 17 had been touched by a 40ish year old man. We comforted her and asked her who it was. She pointed at the man who out of no where threw a punch towards me but missed. My partner thought he had hit me so got off the train and it all ended up in a big fight (no one injured) when we seen the cctv the next day it looked bad on us as we just looked like we were the only ones hitting the man. We didn’t hear anything else until August when we got told we were going to be charged with common assault. Our solicitor has told us to plead not guilty because we believe we acted in self defence (but it doesn’t look like that on cctv) we have been to court once and now it’s going to a 2 day trial (in magistrates) this is both our first time offence. What kind of sentencing do you think we are looking at?
Stevemac 30/10/2018 at 2:14 pm
I was a charged with embezzlement on 26th January 2018 but nine months later still don't know if the case is going ahead. My solicitor checked back in July and it was showing still as case pending. J live in Scotland.
Bevey 18/10/2018 at 9:17 pm
My nephew was denied bail twice we are trying to gett him out of prison and Into a program. What can we don
Mckjimmy 16/08/2018 at 7:43 pm
I need to ask a question but there’s only a comment section.
I was stopped for traffic offence.

I recived a citation.
Asking me to declare my plea.
Guilty or not guilty.
The wrong address is on the original horrti and on my charge sheet in my citation.
So how can I plead to the charge in question if it never took place at that location.
Tracy 12/07/2018 at 6:57 pm
My son was given a 18 year sentence for murder i no ihe didn't do this but to cut along story shirt I was at court every day and do belive to this he got a fare trial, by the judge or his own solicitor and I also think the jury were disgusting one asleep one doing her nail, but my question is how do i get to look at all the paper work from beginning to end of my sons trial he wants me have a look as I'm taking this further thank you for your time
Andis 10/07/2018 at 12:57 am
My son is in court for domestic violence, he has been accused of hitting this girl all the way through a 6 year relationship, she has said they split in October 2017 and knew him 2 yrs previously to the 2 yr relationship. He has then seen her and jumped out of the car and tried to strangle her in April 2018. My son met her new years eve 2017 and had a relationship with her for 4 month, then split up with her, on the day he's jumped out of the car she ran off and all he did was shout I want my stuff back to her, problem we have is she has a new boyfriend and he's given a statement saying he strangled her too, I'm so worried he is going to be convicted for something he hasn't done.
Wags 04/07/2018 at 7:25 pm
My son was arrested early hours on new years day for a fight but called assault as he got the better of the other person, the police released him without charge later that day. On 4th july he has now recieved a court summons for assault and my son is very worried and anxious as he has Autism, can they do this after all this time? Does he have to attend court? As i don't think he will cope with commuicating, He is so worried as he has a job in a hospital he might lose his job. Would really apprecite any advice thanks.
Chickadee 03/07/2018 at 8:45 pm
I didn't have my train ticket in my purse but had the out ticket and recipt. I also had my sons ticket. I went to court pleaded not guilty. So I was told its gone back to original court area I travelled. It was hers on Monday told not to attend and to attend in 5 days time. I've herd nothing. Worried. As it says on letter not attending is a prison sentence. Really shocked they can't just look at my receipt.
craig wood 26/06/2018 at 11:00 pm
my mates left 20 grams off heroin in my flat went to get some cold drinks and I was feeling ill gave it 10 minutes and I felt like I was having a stroke couldn't speak so I phoned my mum told her I thought I was dieing ( was recovering from an infection in the spine)so she called 999 and 10 minute later the paramedics and cops come my house was full ov people then I passed out any way 5 months later the police say there was a wrap off class A on my table I didn't know what they was talking about and told them do you think if I knew there was drugs in my flat I would leave them there and not dusty them or move them they said why did your mates(so called!) not come back for them? , like they would when theres 2 cop cars and paramedics parked out side my flat that voluntary interview was 5 months ago I stressed every day that I'm bona get a summons in the post and I'm still at the hospital 7 times a month some one give me advice am I guilty or a victim waiting in limbo to go to hell any way I'm gonna try to get some rest thank you for reading and if any one can help me CRAIG
Brian 25/06/2018 at 10:09 pm
I made a statement about a fight I got into the lad went to court ( youth court) we both under 16, He pleaded not guilty what happens if I didn't turn up to the trial to give evidence against him.
Sabz 19/06/2018 at 7:07 am
My brother got charged for affray,
It is his first conviction and there might be 2 witnesses is jail time involved or is there a chance to fight it and get a section 10
pat 15/06/2018 at 3:53 am
My bro5her is dead now but his daughter decided to bring up an old rape case which my brother was found unanimously not guilty. Can she still tell my family that he did it ? .
Mamz 13/06/2018 at 7:42 pm
Hi, I’m due to appear in crown court sometime next week and my legal team has just informed me that the officer in case Who presented partial evidence to the cps will not be attending as he is signed off sick.
AboutHumanRights Editor 22/05/2018 at 3:17 pm
You can sometimes respresent yourself but ask at Citizens' Advice as they may be able to tell you how to find low cost solicitors or those who will offer a first session free etc.
G 16/05/2018 at 5:56 pm
I was in Wandsworth HMP awaiting Crown Court and I was granted bail by a judge but was not released until much later the judge told me I'm entitled to compensation but how do I go about getting it without legal aid
AboutHumanRights Editor 15/05/2018 at 3:09 pm
We don't actually know and can't find this information. Perhaps your solicitor will be able to tell you.
mac 11/05/2018 at 8:59 pm
i have been found guilty on 2 charges and not guilty on 2.
my sentencing keeps getting put off, do i have the right to insist on sentance taking place
jammy 04/05/2018 at 6:20 am
I had an appearance at Kirkcaldy JP court on 24/4/18 just a motoring offence BTW,,I already had a fine outstanding that I'd fallen behind with,,Yesterday 3/5/18 I get a letter from the polis to tell me there is a warrant out for non appearance at court about falling behind with fine payments,,I never received notification I had to go to court,but the motoring offence I was up for was on the same day at the sae court they say I failed to appear at.now surly if I'm in the ock on another matter they could have done my means enquiry at that time,,if I wasn't going to turn up for the means enquirybi wouldn't have turned up at all,the system is a joke
Hitman 26/04/2018 at 12:57 pm
If someone has been found guilty of a crime
Why does the court keep adjourning the sentencing
4 times now
And why are they allowed out of the country
And why are their assets not frozen ?
luce 19/04/2018 at 12:03 pm
i recieved a sentence/judgement on my case month before hearing, is that a fraud. how do i sue magistrates clerk (his name and rank on letter) or court for this..
martin 13/04/2018 at 12:13 am
My 13 year old granson just got arrested for assault and i would like to know if he is able to get let out on bail
Keisha 03/04/2018 at 2:26 am
My son, was arrested today for possession of a knife.. the police have charged him and set a court date for next week. My querie is will he need representation from a solicitor/lawyer to attend the court date with him?

Any advice on this would be deeply appreciated.
Ritchie 15/03/2018 at 2:04 pm
As before my son attacked me who lives next door he has been giving bail on conditions he does not see me or text or phone me also he can't go back to his flat ,do the court have to give him another bail address?
AboutHumanRights Editor 12/03/2018 at 1:46 pm
We can't tell you what a court would decide but they will order investigations/ take any mental health issues into account.
Crys 09/03/2018 at 9:24 pm
HELP please! I have been charged with dangerous driving. I pleased not guilty. The magistrates court instructed CPS to serve the CCTV which they rely on within 28 days. My solicitor did not receive this and nor have I. Despite my request to court to adjourn the trial which is on Monday, today on Friday afternoon court has decided it will still go ahead.
I will attend the court and explain that I have not been given the opportunity to prepare the case as evidence has not been disclosed.
Can the case collapse on this basis? Can can happen on Monday? I’m not represented because my solicitor failed to chase the crucial evidence and therefore I don’t feel the need to pay and take them when they have not prepared for the trial.
Ritchie 09/03/2018 at 4:37 pm
My son attacked me in my flat g.BH he is in custody been in for six weeks he has pleady not guilty but every thing is not in his favour he is better pleading guilty he has mental bi polar issues but it was assault and battery with kick in stomach and my head hitting me in the face but no serous damage
What do you think the out come considered his mental state he is not in hospital in custody in prison he has never done that before to me and I have to say it is due to manic depression which has being building up for years and I was first in the firing line
Katie 06/03/2018 at 12:37 am
Spent 1 year in prison for a drug trafficking charge, I said no to bail 3 time as I have not committed any crime had trial 4 months ago I got released from prison 9 months ago with no job money or help from spanish government I am now homeless till they make a decision. What do I do? I have been thinking of asking them to take me back to prison to wait, my family help as much as they can but can not afford a apartment or any housing for me I also just lost my sisters and they would not give me sufficient time to go to her funeral

Please someone help me
Sunnyanna 10/02/2018 at 11:25 pm
A public school called me to tell me my daughter would not be coming home. I was shocked as my daughter had called me earlier and asked me to pick her up. But I thought it was connected to her detention and told her to come home.The school then claimed that my daughter had made allegations of child abuse. I was shocked through out the whole process as I have a son with disabilities. I then went to the school to get my daughter. As I approached the school I could see an inappropriate adult with my child. Apparently, this distant cousin had claimed to have witnessed abuse and then stated that she haven't seen my family in years.This was a lie as my daughter stayed with this individual for three months so she could complete her stats exams. Whilst my child stayed there this inappropriate adult allowed her husband to punish my daughter with a belt. I instantly removed my child and told her to stay away from my family. Her daughter attended one school whilst mine progressed at her new school.Unfortunately this physco then moved her daughter to my daughter's school. This caused my daughter to complaint to me about her child bullying mine. I told children's services and also the school to not let this parent have any access to my daughters personal data or any information.Local authority have to respect that Family's and it's meaning differ from individual to individuals. I am from an afro carb culture which respects individuality and biblical morals. I am estranged from the inappropriate individual but not before she and the school staged a Children's Act investigation. As I got near to the car that the inappropriate adult was taking my child with out legal consent. the police and the local authority did not give consent or authorise this as the school did not call them.My daughter ran out of the school as the inappropriate adult had threatened her. The police then took my child from my road where we live. In front of my disabled son they took her in there car. Now imagine no police officer contacting the mother of the child they have taken. Then the police decided to keep my daughter from her family placing her back to the place my children and I fleed domestic violence. The emergency Children Services did not contact me at all. The emergency Children Services instead spoke to my aunt who I have no contact with and the inappropriate adult. Isolating my family from my child without a legal explanation. 5 days later my child was returned to the School to be threatened by the inappropriate adult and her dysfunctional child continued to bully her. The teacher who called me is employed and free to give children away before calling the local authorityThe school then tried to blame my daughter the child at Risk for the inappropriate child to call the police with more false allegations. The child at Risk had also been suspended and sanctioned away from her peers My son is not in full time education because
N/A 09/02/2018 at 6:20 pm
I am writing to you to let you know about the two attempted murder of by my Local borough Officials in complicit with the Police. This came about post the unfair trial of me for an offence of bumb touching of a above middle age woman. And in spite of my denial of having done it, I still was tried, convicted and been subsequently given custodial before being finally put on the register even though I am a terminally ill man. So, it was while I was on the register that the Officer who was supervising demonically went out of his twisted way to collude with the Trust of my area to label me as being mentally ill. For the sole purpose of isolating me to Goodmayes [mental health Hospital] where I was harmed by poisonous injection and subsequently by poisonous pills. And I have been denied diagnosis, let alone treatment, up till now. Please help.?
Ash 06/02/2018 at 11:08 pm
Is Self Defense"a Reasonable Defense"to the Crimes of Assault and Battery?Do I have to wait until some-one attacks/assaults me i.e hits/punches/headbutts me before i can use self defense?or can I strike"the first blow"before they attack/assault me if I feared/believed that I will be physically attacked/assaulted myself??(particularly if the person has done this to me before/previously)Would I be not guilty/Acquitted of these Crimes if this was the case i.e had happened?even if I had caused that person a minor injury i.e cut/wound,bruise,scratch/Mark etc Anywhere on there body??please tell me where i stand with the law at present....................
Hiyahiye 18/01/2018 at 7:49 pm
If you plead guilty to pedophilia can you still get charged with no evidence ?
AboutHumanRights Editor 16/01/2018 at 9:52 am
We don't know what a judge will decide we're sorry as we don't know all the circumstances.
Keels 15/01/2018 at 11:19 pm
I have court monday, my ex took me to court for criminal damage (ripped up clothing) Does he have fo attend the court too? Also if he has too and does not attend what will happen?

Also the officer dealing with it ask me to go to the station for just “ a chat” but when i got there out me under caution recorded everything and took my DNA and fingerprints can i report the officer for that as it was more then just a “chat”?
Coli20 13/01/2018 at 6:55 am
My partner has court from hitting a 62 year old with a chair and he had stitches will my partner go to prison
Colette 13/01/2018 at 6:51 am
My partner has magistrates on Monday from hitting a 63 year old with a chair And he had stitches in his head will he go to prison he’s got a bad criminal record
Be gone soon please 12/12/2017 at 4:32 pm
I waited 4 years 1 extra year then I was supposed to wait while nursing many phobic symptoms so the wait time is like living death,, anyways I was accused by my ex of Luke 15 things they found me not guilty to Alex pet in the end they left the worst 5 and now the judge have given me a guilty verdict , but I am 10000% not guilty , the judge found me guilty just on his own opinion , there was not 1 peace of proof not one , a hear say trial that I was framed for, waited till now to finally get it finished with and out the blue she forged a Facebook account and accused me of threatening her from a fake name that they traced to some guys home that I don’t even know. But because it was on the highway they said his home is closer to mine then hers and i’m guilty why ? She told me she would get free housing if she ever just accused a guy for assault and made a joke about who to pic , this was wen she was normal , but in court she gave such lies , plus my lawyer angered the judge , so I felt not safe from the beginning with him the judge would talk to my lawyer. Anyways my life is now found guilty of 5 of the worst charges that shame me to even watch on TV let alone commit myself :( and i’m on the verge of killing myself soon. Don’t know why the system found me guilty wen i’m obviously not plus they used a name that I ascaped sharia law with and wen I got here 25 years ago my whole family changed our names back to our regular Christian born name and threw out the whole trial they called me by that name that could have me killed bringing problems from back home. Since court I been almoust run over 10 times told to go back to my own country wen in fact i’m a Canadian proud citazen. Someone meantion Rd apeal to a higher court, b cause the judge can’t find reasonable doubt just from his opinion. Even cops went on the stand and stuck up for me but the judge said i’m not dealing with reading the verdict i’m just gonna give it to you guys and told me that i’m guilty on all 5 charges ant took off. I’m 100% inocent and in order to change the law to protect God bows how many innocent people I now realize must be in jail scares me to death. Wen I got sent in for the 2 weeks the guards basically raped me the way they conducted their duties. I have no one. My dog is dying and my 3 other dogs are getting older. No wife no kids no nothing and now i’m guilty in a country that I believed 100% that they would never find an inocent man guilty, that’s what beyond reasonable doubt means, a judge shouldn’t give an opinion with no facts and call it reasonable doubt I cry night and day and don’t care who reads this because I will be gone soon. This world is not meant for me. I am a looser that’s loves and gets hate back. I now have Agoraphobia just seeing how easy it is for her to ruin my life and she that Ben got a guilty plea :( 1 month I will commit suicide hoping to change this law because now I know that there must be inocent lives being tortured by Demond’s that don
AboutHumanRights Editor 12/12/2017 at 11:53 am
You would have to ask a legal professional about this sorry, we can't comment on issues where we don't have all the facts or both parties' versions of events.
Ace 11/12/2017 at 3:55 pm
My brother has been dealing with court appointed lawyers who has not worked with him at all as far as his defense goes. He's goes to trial jan.4. I know he's innocent but what else can I do
Laws Lawless 10/12/2017 at 3:59 pm
Rights , Those days have gone I was in county court and in part 1 never got my chance against them as judge said cant be bothered off home. 2nd half judge said to complaint would this time but no. Solicitors had me prove perjury lies deception against them . They perverted the course of justice and the judge said i was wrong for pointing it out 15 times it was a bad accusation. WHAT ! So the law can lie and the proof be there in there own words in sworn statements and the court does nothing.
The complaints then get ignored all to protect the judges that protect the dishonest solicitors. Now they have me heading to court injunction to gag me and its based on lies and i said adjourn it get transcripts they will win /prove case. Shock horror that is a no heaven forbid the truth gets out. Dont expect justice no more if your fight is against corrupt justice no matter how strong your case is .
Twix 09/12/2017 at 10:05 pm
I have been charged with common assault on my husband I admitted in my police interview this but I am now going to plead not guilty on the basis of diminished responsibility the reason being when I was arrested the police made me walk on a possible fractured knee it has since been confirmed that my knee is fractured also my husband in his interview admitted it was all his fault because I caught him kissing another woman in our house and during our altercation he pushed me so hard he caused the fracture to my knee what is the chance of me being found not guilty
Baldeagle 03/12/2017 at 11:06 pm
Briefly:

Charged with an office of harassment. In is a case that is dealt with at the magistrates courts. It does carry up to 6-months custodial too. The accuser happens to be a solicitor. I pled guilty (for numerous reasons all outlined late)r.

Before the sentencing hearing, I submitted an application to change my plea.

It followed all the legal rules and more. It destroys their case in every respect including: it doesn't meet the elements of the offence, it fails the CPS evidence test and the evidence is at best false on every single line and the person has committed perjury.

The court staff however decided to 'conceal' the applications and ignore and used a pre-planned arrest warrant. They also concealed other submissions of documents and communications and seen to be 'fixing the files'.

Had they not carried out the case will have been adjourned for a hearing of the application. It is 100% certain that the case would fail. That would cause a huge problem not only for the accuser but also the court admin and the police who have helped this case to progress this far.

Once I knew that the court staff did this my wife & I fled our home but kept in contact with the courts and the police to no avail.

I was more than happy to proceed to trial but the case is so poor it should never have been brought but it is a vindictive charge in every respect. I have the complete case files.

Is this perverting the course of justice?
I know I can prove all of this but does this terminate the case?
Is there a solicitor or barrister out there that would take on this case knowing That it will effectively destroy another lawyers' career and future?

We are in a desperate situation today.

Thank you,
AboutHumanRights Editor 29/11/2017 at 11:34 am
We can't say what will happen. If you're found to have lied, you could face charges yourself.
Tiffany 28/11/2017 at 3:42 pm
Hi I would like some advise, my partner assaulted me a week ago and he has been remanded because he hasn't an address for bail. The police took pictures of my face and that's the only evidence. I have a baby with him and it's his first xmas and despite what's happened he loves his son. I've gave the police a statement saying I've lied and done the injuries to my self will he get out will the cps still charge him.
Beccabx 25/11/2017 at 8:03 pm
I've just received a court letter to plead to a fraud charge.. Claiming income support and housing benefits as a single mother... Yes I am still a single mother!! They don't have much evidence other than he actually cares about his children and visits them regularly. My biggest worry it social media and the local papers as my name will be over it, I have bad anxiety and can not deal with it.. What I can I do about that?
Gaz 22/11/2017 at 11:39 pm
Hi , I'm currently awaiting a sentence from a court where an ex accused me of section 2 assault there was no evidence in the case but judge said my ex's story was more believable.. I do have minor offenses that are 6 and a half years ago with a suspended sentence. The judge said I will go to prison in Dec. He refused to give me a fine or community service or a suspended sentence just said I was getting a costodual sentence... How can this be right when there was no evidence and my barrister said it was hear say between two parties and no witnesses but judge took woman's side
AboutHumanRights Editor 13/11/2017 at 11:58 am
It sounds like your solicitor is not being very proactive. Is it possible to contact the courts and let them know that you have not yet received it. A judge can throw out a case if the prosecution does not provide evidence at appropriate times.
xstacey 10/11/2017 at 11:21 am
My son is currently on conditional bail (11pm - 06:00) awaiting trial on the 29th May.

My son has pleaded not guilty and at his plea hearing the judge made us aware that there were some deadline dates that he needed to be aware of, the first date was the 6th November which is when the prosecution had to provide him with the evidence for the case, this date has passed and my son has been contacting his solicitor to no avail.

I have emailed his solicitor to see what happens next , but I am getting nowhere. Surely there must be a consequence for the evidence not being submitted in time
Learntalesson1 26/10/2017 at 7:25 am
Im seeking advice with no clue what I can or cant do.. back in june 2017 I was arrested being the driver of an event I had no clue happened in till I was arrested and told this,, i then spent 5 days in prison waiting to get bail,, I was let out on curfew 7 till 7 and a bail address ( unable to have my children where im stay) im going not guily all the way and awiting trail by jury,, Iv been to court 5times since june 2017 with my notguily plea,, i was awaiting to be sentced on another matter in july 2017 and pleaded guilty on the charges and got sentenced to four months home detention.. on the 10th november I get off home.detention and my curfew and address (for my not guily plea) will be back in place but I found out today I dont go to trail till may 21st 2018 !!! Is ths right to be on curfew for a year?? Im no threat to the victims,, iv always turned up to court and iv stuck to all the conditions and ill prove im innocent but this is dragging out more than need too.. And who do i talk with to change my address ??
Silly driver 23/10/2017 at 8:33 pm
Hi I'm being charged with dangerous driving. I was given no paper work when leaving the police station where I was taken into custody. I was stupid and very drunk and rather than stopping for the police decided to try and get away. I was involved in a police chase that lasts about 10 minutes. Nobody was hurt but I did drive at excessive speeds. And was brought to a forced stop. Once that happened I instantly gave up and can be seen on the dash cam evidence holding my hands up pleading for an officer not to smash my car window which was ignored. I was then dragged out of the car and beaten and stamped on several times and am still suffering from the injuries. The police have obviously Co ordinated thier statements to say I resisted arrest and are trying to charge me with that offence however also charging me with failure to stop. I'm pretty confident the evidence shows I did not resist once my car was brought to a stop and think that charge will be dropped by the time it comes to court. Very scared of going to prison as I have a 19 moth old daughter and both she and my partner will loose our home without my income. The police have also coordinated thier statements to say I was clearly on drugs which I wasn't. I did however apparently refuse a sample although I have no recollection of being asked for this. I did however take exception to my treatment once removed from the car and can remember being verbally abusive to some of the officers involved in my arrest. Sorry I've rambled but how can I be charged for failing to stop and resisting arrest at the same time if I didn't fight the police off once the car is stopped. Am I right in thinking that atleast one of the charges should be dropped. I am a first time offender aside from a caution for possession of canabis when in my teens does anybody know the likely outcome. Please help going out my head waiting for the summons and am sincerely sorry for putting the public at risk if I could take it back I would
Lacey 14/10/2017 at 10:29 pm
I'm due to appear in court as a witness. My partner at the time had been having some mental health issues due to the loss of his sister and refused the police entry into the house anyway he offered me to leave the property in front of the police with the window open but I had said no I didn't want too leave. His solicitor phoned me to go over my statement which on hearing it I'm appalled at the stuff in it and have basically asked him to get my proper signed statement. Do I still have to go to court on the fact that my whole statement has been typed out way over the top I actually thought we were supposed to have faith in the police?
Sall 11/10/2017 at 1:00 pm
He has a past for violence. .. He's currently on bail. .
Sall 11/10/2017 at 12:56 pm
My ex has been charged on gbh. . I was badly bashed my children witnesses it. .Do they cross exam children age14
Ang 09/10/2017 at 11:24 pm
My son in jail he been chsrged suffers from depresdion he got bail first time by migrates now went crown he dident now saying he need medical euidence get him bail got no criminal record he case not up till feb can keep him in not guiltey he said wat can we do out my mind
Fighter 16/09/2017 at 3:18 pm
I went to court a few years ago and was convicted of a minor crime that gave me a criminal record. I pleaded not guilty and was convicted by the court that day. I now understand that I should have been given a right to a trial having pleaded not guilty. I have obtained the audio and if is clear I pleaded not guilty. Can I file an appeal several years later and can I use for breach of human rights?
Nam 15/09/2017 at 6:10 pm
Hi I was sentenced for fraudulently claiming VAT and sentenced to prison. The judge didn't put and poca against me or confiscation order. When i was sentenced the judge ssid i didnt have to pay costs or compensation.
But since getting out of prison the HMRC are now saying that I owe them the money I took they won't listen. They have tried the bankruptcy threat that's been stopped now they are threatening county court action. I've got the tea scripts from the courts and I'm sending them to HMRC for them to read. Not sure if anyone has had a similar experience and what the outcome was
Would be most grateful for some feed back.
Just want to know if I need to pay this money or if the judge didn't make me pay it back at the trail by saying I didn't have to pay compensation that they can chase me for the money or not
That is
Kev
AboutHumanRights Editor 11/09/2017 at 2:02 pm
This depends on what the court decides really. You might want to consider seeking some professional advice from someone to whom you can give all the relevant information.
Wos 09/09/2017 at 2:44 pm
I am due to go to court accused wrongly of domestic violence, by a disgruntled baby mother trying to take over my house and finance, as her status was based on the fact that she has a child for me. We are not married neither did we have a joint ownership of anything other than the kids who are less than 3 years of age she has made up the story of abuse and now am due to go to court. I know I am not guilty and pleaded as so,plus there's no evidence to show other than her words. As the relationship as broken down she's been looking for ways to take over my flat. Even though I've not been in my house for 4 months I still pay the rent as it is in my name. My question is that would I loose my home to this woman after all said and done. Thanks
LarryDaHat 06/09/2017 at 9:01 pm
I am in Crown Court tomorrow charge with my first offensive of GBH.
I have no previous and this charge came about due to self defence.
I am not guilty but i'm considering pleading guilty to avoid a custodial sentence. My solicitor has said i am looking at 3-5 years if found guilty!!!!!
The CPS case is based on 'a suspected fracture' and so far there has been no medical evidence!
I believe that my solicitor is not doing enough to help and I am extremely worrie that i will be misrepresented in court!
Is it possible to change my solicitor if i feel they aren't doing their job properly during trial? Maybe an adjournment to find new legal representation.
If so how would i do this?
Thank you
AboutHumanRights Editor 05/09/2017 at 2:04 pm
You've not really given enough information for us to comment on this. For example, how did the dogs come to be in the possession of your friend? Did you report them stolen at the time? If so the police can recover them as stolen property and return them to you.
doglady 05/09/2017 at 8:29 am
Hi - Im desperate for some advice. My dogs have been refused to be given back to me by an ex friend. After weeks and weeks or digging my heels in with the police this has now turned into a criminal matter and the other party is being considered with theft by the police, pending CPS go ahead. The issue i have is that although they are going down this path they are allowing my dogs to stay with her. I have proven ownership and the police say in the eyes of the law i am the legal owner - so why are they not returning them to me. Can anyone advise me what i can do or what police/human rights act i can read up on so that i can construct yet another email to them to over turn this decision.
Thanks
Lynn 31/08/2017 at 3:24 pm
My son went to court and pleaded not guilty and had an arraignment and was released on Surety bill which means I paid $1,000 of a $10,000 bill the charges unarmed robbery of a cigarette . My son is very adamant that he is innocent so it gets civil rights involved they subpoena the tapes from the police department and we hear a cop saying cover your mic on your lapel then a frying noise for about 5 or 10 minutes next we hear his supervisor tell him they don't have probable cause cut them loose he pleased with her if I can bring them in I know that I can get something so they take him in and his friend interrogates for 4 hours then bring some home at 5:30 in the morning two weeks later the issue a warrant the victim leaves town and move to Arizona and the middle of proceedings so now we're at a standstill waiting for prosecution to get him back to Grand Rapids unjury pick day they come to my son with a fourth plea bargain but the plea bargain stinks it's will give you a delayed sentence for 10 months if you don't get in any trouble will lower the charges from unarmed robbery to larceny of a building now how corrupt can the law be but my question is he's out on bail and when he doesn't accept the plea for a competency evaluation the prosecution agrees that it should be and the judge agrees by saying yeah I kind of thought when I first seen them there was something wrong and then out of nowhere to shares enter the room and the judge agrees to the competency evaluation but out of nowhere remand him to jail is that lawful to remand him to jail when he's already out on bail and has not violated the bail conditions???
vicky 30/08/2017 at 1:50 pm
I got abused in front of 7 years old child by his mother. she assaulted me and as a result my cheeck bone cracked. child saw everything and are other wittnesses. whats the posibility that her child will be taken away? she already has a history of assault and was brought to court. as far as I know she wants to move to different country to live. does she has the right to leave country while investigation is going? everything happened in northern ireland
Jeezy 29/08/2017 at 10:47 pm
I have bail conditions and then went to court where I was found not guilty. What happens to my bail conditions?
Shay 22/08/2017 at 6:35 pm
I need advice about my court case , a third party has issused a section 45 of
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (YJCEA) on my crown Court Case .
My case doesn't involve children in any way . I was not informed of this order I found out online on a court listing.

I don't feel like I'm going to get a fair trial if orders are been made in secret my case isn't even a trial yet. What if can I do about this?.

How do I find out who has made this order ?

Thank You
Smck 13/08/2017 at 8:46 pm
My partner is being held in custody for 2 offences one being breach of the peace (domestic violence) and also criminal damage this is his first offence for these crimes and he has not been in any trouble for over 10years? Can anyone advise me what the possible outcomes may be if the court accepts my statement of not wanting to take any further action?
AboutHumanRights Editor 07/08/2017 at 1:53 pm
If this came to light it's more likely that the case would be referred to the court of appeal.
REX 03/08/2017 at 11:40 pm
Can jurors be summoned back after they have been released by judge, if defendants think some of them were bullied to give guilty verdict
AboutHumanRights Editor 02/08/2017 at 10:03 am
Unless reporting restrictions are lifted, details of most court cases/appearances can be published. The papers should/may also have said that he pleaded not guilty.
Gi 29/07/2017 at 4:37 pm
My son has been to court and has pleaded not guilty. He has to go on trial in October. The papers have named him before the trial can somebody tell me if this is allowed
Memo 26/07/2017 at 7:16 pm
I admitted plead guilty in crown court and waiting for my sentence hearing in a few weeks time also I been told I have to have an interview with probationary officer about my offence
My offence is gambling online emptying wife s account without her permission £20k I am now living my own in rental property
I have full time job and I never been out of work
Will all this be considered by judge giving me community service or fine or jail?
I am so scared my barrister and solicitor not giving me any clue but I said to them I can pay her back if judge gives me court order /fine paying back to my wife
That is
Bumpa 22/06/2017 at 12:53 pm
I went to court last week for the first time in my life to defend myself against a civil claim that my friend whom I've known for over 20 years filed upon me saying that I owe him money as he "loaned it" to me for my business venture. However the set up was agreed that I would do all the work and he would be the investor of the project and would be a 50/50 % of ALL profits partner should the deemed investment end up fruitful.
Unfortunately it wasn't and thus now claiming it was a loan.
The partner I have found out since then has had 50 directorships of various companies and has served time in jail and been convicted of fraud.
The court hearing was last week and I lost as the partner created a fully fabricated story for which I feel the judge sided emotionally and not with hard core evidence.
I had prepared my evidence and sent a recorded delivery of all documents to the court AND to the claimant as I'm supposed to.
But I walked into the court blind as I did not receive the claimants bundle beforehand.
The judge had received the claimant bundle and got his FULL understanding of the case based on ONLY the claimants information. How do I know this it's because the court "lost" my recorded the delivery bundle and the judge before starting the trial was asking me where my documents were. To which I showed proof of my recorded delivery and then he asked his usher to go and find it. It couldn't be found and I had to give my bundle to get it photocopied before we start for the judge to have. Obviously not ideal and irritable for the judge as tabs references etc are then hard to find.
During this photocopying time I told the judge that I haven't received the the claimants bundled and questioned where it was to which the claimant said "i sent it to your address already" but I didn't send it by recorded delivery.
So the judge asked me to use this time to read up on the clamaints chronology which was totally different to what evidence the claimant had previously said he was going to rely on as his case. So I had this whole NEW fabricated story right in front of me for which I'm supposed to defence and for which I hd had ZERO time to prepare for and obviously cannot show evidence otherwise defending the accusations in court.
All of my paper work and documentation is supporting emails and loan document for which he said he would be using in court.
He misrepresented my signature on a document and presented it to the court with his sob story.

Now my question is do I a STRONG RIGHT TO APPEAL as
1) the COURT LOST my bundle
2) The judge has seen NOTHING of mine until I've photocopied it for him in the court room for which he's obviously had no time to red and digest carefully.
3) I did not receive the claimants bundle for which my understanding are the rules
4) so my perspective technically this should have been thrown out from the offset when I said I have not received anything from the claimant.

Please reply and let me know as I de
Sai 21/06/2017 at 5:49 pm
Hi
My husband is arrested and kept in custody for the charge of Domestic violence threats to kill and rape is not found guilty and i and I have to attend the court to give evidence as a witness I want to ask what will happen in the end of the trial if my husband still found not gulity ?
Will he be released ?
nad 20/06/2017 at 8:23 pm
Hi my partner is due in court for using phone whilst driving. We have received the court date for August but have already booked and paid to go on holiday, will the courts change the date?
Thank you for your time
Cat 11/06/2017 at 1:30 pm
My partner is on remand and he is going not guilty on charges of robbery and obsconding in a crown court how long mite he get
Johnny-B 07/06/2017 at 10:24 am
Hi, a little deviation from the path - A friend of mine was stopped for the alleged offence of Dangerous Driving. A court summons came through the post in due course. He was required to attend a police station for a formal charge to be issued against him. He attended the station however the police could never find anything and subsequently he was never charged but still had to attend court. Would the fact that not being formally charged by the police invalidate the case? I heard that this is the case and it would have to be dropped because he was not charged within 6 months from the offence date? All Q&As welcomed. Thank you in advance.
Jigsy 05/06/2017 at 1:07 pm
Hi,

I like to read up about law during my spare time incase I ever have the misfortune of being tried for something I've never done - like murder.

But I remember reading somewhere a long time ago that we have the right to see the evidence against us before entering a plea. (Whether this means before the trial or during the trial, I do no know.)

Is it a right? And if it is, is there a specific act which this would fall under? E.g. Evidence and Disclosure Act 1990 or something?
Sarah 04/06/2017 at 10:01 pm
My husband is being charged with fraud due to misrepresentation by an old customer he did a job for. She's now passed away and the police have bought it to court.
They have given him a curfew (no tag) so he needs to be home in between 10pm and 6am.
Due to this he will end up missing his cousins and bRothers wedding! Is there anything we can do? He's pleading not guilty.
CH 30/05/2017 at 12:44 pm
My son has had a rape allegation made against him. The police arrested him. A duty solicitor was provided. My son answered all questions and gave a full statement. he was released with no bail conditions. The police had already taken a statement from one witness which supported my sons statement. The police advised him that they would gather further statements from the names provided. The police even showed him the written statement of the person making the allegation? What can he do? he only has his job as an income?
mag 20/05/2017 at 1:03 am
My friend was was tagged for 3 months and order to pay court cost 2 years ago. Now rcvd a letter from DPW saying she owes 18000 and it will be taken out of her wages. No mention of this at the court or in any paperwork and two years later comming after her for repayment. Is this allowed
Lee 15/05/2017 at 5:58 pm
Hi I am due to be a witness in court this week I am pretty anxious about this as the person that commited the crime with assault by battery has gone not guilty on the last hearing... What happens if she goes not guilty again as there is video footage of her doing so at my address, I'm abit confused would she have seen this video footage when she was last in court or will she see it this time in court as obviously witnesses need to turn up ? It's clearly her and I just don't understand why she hasn't gone guilty.. Would she get a worser sentence for going not guilty and then is to be found guilty??
AboutHumanRights Editor 11/05/2017 at 11:30 am
The time he has already spent in custody will be taken into account and form part of the sentence.
Girly89 08/05/2017 at 10:51 pm
Hi I hope you can help me,
My parter was convicted of conspiracy to supply class b and was sentenced to 6 years after being on trial. He has applied to appeal and I cannot seem to find an answer to this question. If the court accepted the appeal and the case went to retrial (which I would expect it to) if he was found guilty again would he have to re-start his sentence? Or would the court take into consideration how much time he has already done and deduct this from a sentence they may give him? I would be extremely grateful for your help.
Trig 06/05/2017 at 12:19 pm
Hi my wife pleaded guilty and was convicted of animal suffering in February she went to prison and was banned from keeping animals for life (section 34 ) although the offence was against horses, she appealed the lifetime ban for All Animals but lost that, 3 days later RSPCA turned up to take my dogs, under what I asked them, under section 35, I said we only know about section 34, court hsvnt sent anything else just the 34, I let them take my dogs, I rang the court and solicitors my solicitor hadn't received a 35 and court said there wasn't anything else but the 34 then said oh yes there's an attachment for 35 had well, this affected my rights to appeal the ownership of my dogs not my wife's at the appeal the courts have said now that there's nothing we can do now , this can't be right to make a relevant appeal I and my wife should have all the 35 has well has the 34 so I could appeal with all the facts how can I appeal against something that we don't know about, I will not give up on my dogs please any advise should we have been sent the 35 along with the 34 before going to appeal thanks lee
AboutHumanRights Editor 04/05/2017 at 10:37 am
Not necessarily. Your solicitor can request these but the police and/or CPS will consider each case on an individual basis.
Ladytj 03/05/2017 at 11:17 am
My daughter's dad's has just been convicted of child abuse he is innocent and his solicitor didn't represent him properly. Can we request all the evidence from both sides with a view to appealing. We think evidence was suppressed. Are we entitled to see witness statements and police interviews
Thank you
AboutHumanRights Editor 12/04/2017 at 12:33 pm
Your son's solicitor will be given any evidence to peruse prior to the court hearing.
Tigtaz 11/04/2017 at 9:12 am
How can i see evidence against my 15 year son who has been charged in relation to being at a fight.
Xwhitefangx30 24/03/2017 at 7:49 pm
And I had a warrant on me but I did not know anything about it so as I saw the judge in jail. He was going to leave me behind d bars but I told him my side of the story and he let me sign my self out. I mean seriously how can you steal someones stuff and pawn it all with out her knowing when you live with the person. The money from the pawned stuff went to food and gas for her car... Maybe 10 15 dollars for me for cigs... I do not steal, I would not. I need help here because I don't know what to do. Thank you...
Xwhitefangx30 24/03/2017 at 7:45 pm
Hello I am being accused of grand larceny 4000. I was living with my ex back in 2016 we would go pawn her stuff together. PS4 hd TV movies games, and it is all in my name. She has the receipt's, but I have witness and my mom talked to her times we went to the pawn shops. So I need advice what do I need to do.. I have qualified for a public defender but I do not know what to say... If I request a preliminary hearing. Can she prove I stole from her just with the receipts?
Maisy 05/03/2017 at 7:07 pm
Can the police re interview me about an incident in2013. I've to go to station in a few days to answer questions again. They will not tell me what it is about. I am very concerned x do not know what to do or say. I've been advised to answer no comment. Help
Nayox 17/02/2017 at 7:07 pm
A friend of mine was found guilty of inappropriately touching a minor(15years old) the case has been on going for many years.
The thing that worries me is that there has been NO evidence. Only her first statement with the police years ago. She has changed the story 5 times in the last year leading up to the trial. It started off as a accidental breast touch from walking past each other to touching her more and also asking to take photos of her. There has been no evidence to back this up only her word.
A relative of hers testified on my friends behalf as the girl openly admitted in front of people that the accusation was a lie and it's pay back to my friend for refusing to buy her a expensive item of clothing! She also gave names of people who had so called witnessed these inappropriate moments however known of them said they saw or heard anything only after she told them what happened.
The jurors were equally divided 6/6 on finding him inncocent or guilty and the judge said he would take a 10/2 decision and they changed there mind to guilty. The only evidence they had was of her statement and it's frustrating because I thought they would need more evidence than relying on her word when 2 years previous to this trial she had falsely accused someone else for the same thing.
The court has also told my friend that he can not appeal the decision due to the nature of the case? I just need to know if I'm the only one who thinks something's not right about the whole thing.
Some advise would be great. Thank you!
Nootaayo 28/01/2017 at 5:10 am
Hi

I have being arrested a crime and I have being interview for it but I didn't say a nothing as I didn't know about it

I have being arrested again and again as police said they had a evidence which I have being bailed I have being on Bail over 6 month
Please what can I do I have being charge or nothing and the day I'm goin back to police will be 9 months
Nixxi 25/01/2017 at 1:32 am
I attended a wedding that we were invited too didn't know the bride just the groom. We had a great night lots of wine as my partner & I were leaving the venue I spotted what I thought was a black bin bag with rubbish in, I checked the bag only to realise it had presents in so I picked the bag up -with every intention of keeping it safe and returning it I don't remember much of the night and I genuinely thought we had just got no the taxi and left , waking the next day with a bad hangover & no recollection of the bag ! I was looking for my bag a few hours later and my partner advised me that I might of left the bag in the taxi with the bin bag - I rang the taxi firm no sign of it - I went into panic mode thinking omg I've lost the presents ! The bride messaged me telling me that we had been seen with the bag so I came clean and explained - I rang the taxi firm again no sign of it - the bride advised me in a Facebook message that she wasn't bothered about the presents just needed the one of her nan . Anyway we found the bag a few days later under the stair cupboard with my handbag, we were advised by the bride that the lady who owns the club was charging us with theft from her venue , I gave her my contact details : we returned the bag & its contents to the club - the landlady was not there but we left it with the bar person. I never heard anything for months , then a police called to ask us to go the the police station . It appears that the bride has accused us of taking money from the said bag that she recieved as wedding presents - so now we are going to magistrates court - I'm not quilty of the theft of money as we returned the bag as we found it - any advice would be appreciated
Dazlee 17/01/2017 at 7:08 pm
In 2015 I was accused of theft ov three handbags from my local pubin one night . Four weeks after i was asked to attend the poclice station voluntelary for an interview and then released . The bar attandent is who I used to go to school with and was always bullied by him . This bar attendant has given my name to the police and said I was the suspect on the cctv taking the three bags . The bar attandent has informed the women who's bags was took that it was me and ever time we need now in the pub theirs always conflicts . 15 month later I've had to have a Id parade and have a guess what they have picked me out but like I said I've had loads ov confrontions with them all . The cctv isn't clear enough to make out that it is me and the cps are just going on the bar attandents statement . Nearly two 2 and a bit years I've just had to go to court regaling this and pleaded not guilty . I've been advised by my solicitor to go to crown court and put my case in front ov a jury . I'm worried because I've got 50/50 custody ov my kids through court and live as a single parent and if I get sentenced I'll lose my council house etc... what should I do
Chris 12/01/2017 at 4:54 pm
I was arrested for drivubg under the influence of drugs. I have a tremor which I had not had diagnosed at the time. I asked my solictior to present this evidence to the police doctor. The police doctor did not reply to any correspondence and dos not turn up to court. I am trying to get hold of the doctor now (after being found guilty) but he is not replying to any of my communication. I thought I had the right to cross examine the witness but a care law was quoted in court. Why do I not have the right to question a police doctor but his evidence is still submissionable?
Kes 12/01/2017 at 5:02 am
Hi
I have been convicted of a crime I didn't commit.
The conviction was arson with intent to destroy property.
The hard only evidence is my DNA on a cigarette used to make a 1 inch burn mark on a doormat.
I don't deny the DNA match, but the court didn't help me to obtain evidence that would help my case.
I couldn't afford legal aid and had no choice but to defend myself I court.

I haven't been sentenced yet and need to know if there is anything like an Alford Plea in England.

Where you plead guilty because the proccecution have enough evidence to
Prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. But still claim to be innocent.

Also should I appeal the majority guilty verdict.

Any help would be appreciated
D 11/01/2017 at 11:23 pm
I have a petty theft case against me by the place i worked in the state of Florida. I have heard that the case is being talked about and even was brought up in a meeting. No names were brought up, but the words were used that "we had to fire a employe do to theft." I'm wondering if that is legal as the case hasn't even gone to court yet and the employees keep asking me about it.
Tony G. 22/12/2016 at 6:36 pm
One night i was at my grandmas house and noticed that her front door was messed up and she didnt know cause she uses the back door and a week later i was hanging out with a friend and he said he would be right back he went to get some cigarettes. And five minutes later the police are banging on the door with guns in my face (there were six cops and all pointing guns) and asked me where a 380 was and i said i dont know ma'am. And then they asked if i pawned some gold jewelry and i said yes. And come to find out the gold jewelry was stolen from my grandma and i had no idea and I've never even seen a 380 before. The gold my friend gave me and asked if i could pawn it for him and gave me a story about how he works for his grandparents and that they buy and sell rental homes and that he found the bag of gold in one of the rental homes just left behind and the detective told me that i had evoked my fifth amendment because i didnt talk to her but she only asked two questions and i answered them to my best knowledge then past out and went to the hospital for low blood sugar and then i called the detective and as of today i all of a sudden have a felony theft charge and a felony gun charge. I dont know what I'm supposed to do or what i can do im not even twenty years old and this is my first offense and I'm facing a maximum of 15 years in prison.
AboutHumanRights Editor 21/12/2016 at 1:45 pm
The judge will usually award costs...ask the court what happened in your case.
Foxy 20/12/2016 at 6:13 pm
How do I claim money back after I was found not guilty in south yorkshire
AboutHumanRights Editor 20/12/2016 at 10:39 am
No, this will be dismissed as a typographical error and the case will still proceed.
Trading 19/12/2016 at 1:55 pm
Hi My husband, myself and our ex landlotd have been charged of a crime we did not commit, myself and my husband are on the run, our ex landlord is in prison, how can i clear our names, i can prove we are innocent, it was not the judge that sentenced us it was social services,we were convicted under Napoleanic law everything i got from social services is in Catalan, we only speak english. we have 5 children that are in the care of social services that were wrongly taken away. which is why they want us in prison
Please help us. our problems started with Norfolk social services
Jimmy 19/12/2016 at 9:56 am
I have been charged with urinating in a public place , the police have charged me and I have to go to court, I have noticed in the charge sheet they have made a mistake with my address . Will this affect my case
Chrissie 15/12/2016 at 8:23 pm
Hi

I'm due to be sentenced tomorrow for fraud and theft. I have bipolar and this was done while in a manic phase although this is not an excuse I need to take responsibility for my action.

I have just seen my medical report which is incorrect it's giving information from the beginning of 2015 rather than this year which gives my full diagnosis and correct information.

Am I wrong for thinking it's wrong not to put the most up to date information? Is there anything I can do? Will the judge sentence me with just the old information?

I spoke with a doctor today that stated it was done in a rush.

Thank
Scotsgirl 27/11/2016 at 12:28 pm
Hi, on a night out in town after some drinks I was confronted by a stranger hurling abuse at me. I tried to walk away but continued to get harassed by this girl and her 2 male friends. I retaliated with offensive comments back to her until suddenly she hit me and then next thing I knew I was one the ground held by the 2 men. I quickly tried to get back on my feet and when I did I fled for fear of my safety and called my husband who immediately came and collected me in his car. My 1 friend I was with was left there and she alerted nearby police walking down the opposite side of the Main Street. The gang pretended to the police that my friend was with them, which led to my friend being taken away separately by one officer, and the group of aggressors being taken to the side by the other officer. My friend told the officer I was attacked and ran, and gave the police my name and mobile number to make sure I was ok. I didn't hear anything from the police until I had a voicemail from an officer 10 days later. I called him back but he wasn't available so I left a message asking for him to call me back. I did not hear back from him until 4 weeks later and when he called he advised he was calling me in relation to the incident and asked me what happened. I immediately after I was finished explaining the incident he told me I was the one to be charged with assault and that he needed to gather my details to complete and send a report to the Procurator Fiscal who will then decide what will happen with the case. I was dumbstruck as genuinely believed the police were following up with me as the victim...not the suspect! I told the officer this on the phone but he was not interested. I asked about my friends statement from the night and he said she did not give one (my friend strongly disagrees with this!). The officer then told me there are 3 witnesses and I have to come down to the station to be charged! I spoke to a solicitor and have been advised I should go and get charged then decide if I want my solicitor to send a letter with my account from the night to the PF to accompany the police report. I am shocked and feel sick to my stomach about the thought of going to the police station in 2 days to be charged for something I didn't do. Is this right? Should I just accept I am to be charged and then hope for the best from the result from the Procurator Fiscal??
Pudder 26/11/2016 at 7:23 pm
I was arrested for perscription fraud, I did not comment this crime ,my friend stole a pad from her father using my name she then asked me to ride to town with her to pick up her sons medication I went , the pharMacy then gave the perscription back telling her that her father wrote it wrong, all of this was going on and not 1 time was I told my name was on the perscription, all she needed was a face to go with her to walk away from being charged she used me, she then goes to cvs alone getting arrested obtaining this medication in my name which again I had no idea she had done this. She was let go and now the state is charging me with obtaining medication fraudulently also perscription fraud, yet I am innocnet I had never been in trouble a day in my life, why would they let that girl go no charges and put all charges on me I am on bond and on house arrest, I am not a threat I have never missed a court hearing. I am innocnet till proven guilty, which I am innocnet yes I was at the red dot no one did not no what she had planned not even the pharmacist asked me for my photo ID they spoke not one word to me they have since had staff members threaten me at my home, my attorney wanted me to take a plea of 3 years I said no I'm innocnet and she said well I never had your discovery packet and told me she would call me back it's been 3 months not 1 word from her. I am being treated wrong yet the girl who did this is free living her life while I'm locked in my home 24/7 pregnant and innocnet of all charges. My question is this why was she not charged why was she not in the paper and why did they charge me with everything she had done, there is no evidence other then me sitting on camera speaking to the pharnacy staff about a fever I had, why have thry not gave me a time frame on house arrest will it be time served because no1 will speak to me not even my attorney again no evidence to charge me
Angee 23/11/2016 at 2:20 am
I was served with an arrest warrant and spent the night in jail for petty larceny. I did not commit the crime and my accusers did not show up for Magistrate Court on the date set. Why was the case not dropped?
AboutHumanRights Editor 02/11/2016 at 2:39 pm
Yes you shold ask the courts for the evidence as soon as possible, they should provide it before the appearance date.
Bray 02/11/2016 at 2:12 pm
I pulled out of a parking bay and a man crashed in to the back of me. When I got out of the car I calmly began taking pictures and told him we'll let insurance deal with it as I didn't feel I was at fault. He became abusive and was leering over me while my back was turned so I turned for fear of my own safety and the fact my children were in the car.

We clashed as he was so close to me and that was it.

A month later I got a call from a police office to say he needed to interview me about assault. Another month after the interview he asked me to come back as he needed to take pictures and prints, handed me two sheets of paper and told me I had to go to court. Never said I'm being charged, I had to read that for myself. No official charge from an officer whatsoever.

I'm due in court tomorrow to plee, obviously I will be going not guilty but upon speaking to a couple of solicitors the fees are crazy and I can't afford to pay them at this moment in time.

If I represent myself will I be able to see the evidence before I make my plee?
Ju 29/10/2016 at 2:50 pm
My son was arrested and charged with stalking. A girl who he lived with for a year in his house. 2 months after they split she went into the police station and made an 18 page statement about her relationship with him. The statement was full of lies and she has painted this picture of him as being this awful person. Allegations he strongly denies. She said to him that if they broke up she would ruin him. Yesterday our local paper published all the details of her statement, naming my son, putting a picture of him, what does for a living and where he lives. I'm so angry and frustrated because he has not been allowed to put his side across. Details of the case have been published which were going to be challenged in court. I feel his reputation has been destroyed all because his ex twisted girlfriend was so bitter. I suppose this evil woman got what she wanted. Are the reporters allowed to do this?
poe 29/10/2016 at 1:02 pm
he was found not guilty but he assaulted me how as he got away with punching me in my face
AboutHumanRights Editor 28/10/2016 at 12:54 pm
You should accept your solicitor's advice on this one as we don't have the full details of your case.
Smadge 15/10/2016 at 10:53 pm
I was stationery on the single tracked road that leads to my house when a tourist reversed into me he did not really damage either car he did apologise we both photographed each other's cars I gave him my name and insurance company 3 weeks later I was surprised to be charged with failing to report a road traffic accident it seems that the driver rang the police and told them about our accident and he said he had forgotten my name a police woman asked him to go to the local station where he gave a statement. The police woman then instigateds charge against me as I had omitted to give him my address which means that I had not provided full details ! I had a witness a passenger at the time who was not questioned in fact the police have not asked me about the witness at all I was stationery with my handbrake on and so I don't understand how I can be charged with section 170 of the road traffic act ?
Bradley 09/10/2016 at 2:08 am
My 16 year old has court on the 14th for 3 charged 2 aid/bet and 1 attempted fraud ive never been through this befor will he go to prison x
Kenzi 07/10/2016 at 3:38 pm
My partner has served 12 yrs of 16 yrs mandatory life sentence for murder he was convicteded under joint enterprise law. He pleaded not guilty using alibi as his defence because he was advised at time if he admitted being there he would automatically be found guilty of murder even though he was not the one who stabbed the victim . He has been advised however using trial notes that his case does not merit an appeal as he denied being present etc does he have any rights to set the record straight and tell truth about what really happened and part he played or will he always be considered a murderer when he did not take a life .
AboutHumanRights Editor 03/10/2016 at 12:35 pm
This will be at the discretion of the judge. As damage to property is not higher than £5000 he could be looking at a maximum custodial sentence of 6 months, a fine, or community service etc.
Alw 01/10/2016 at 3:46 pm
Sorry should have said he smashed to cars up the damage is worth £4500 he left his shoes that's what evidence they have
AboutHumanRights Editor 30/09/2016 at 1:57 pm
We don't know what the crime was or the details of the evidence, so there's really no way we can comment on this.
Alw 29/09/2016 at 8:49 pm
Hi my partner has to go to court on Monday for a crime that he did over 2 years ago the only evidence they is a pair of shoes with his dna on what do people think the out come will be if he guilty or not guilty
skate 26/09/2016 at 7:51 pm
What happens if someone is found to breach bail conditions after the date for court is over?
Robert 22/09/2016 at 5:50 pm
my allegation was Assaul by beating on my girlfriend.all of her statements were only liyes and on my final trial the judge didnt believe her and found me not guilty.I have served 53 days in prison and on the last trial they found me not guilty.i applied for two times the bailing aplication and they denied.the reason was that the adress was to close by the victims adress (28 miles in another county).i had 3 trials and one case management .my opinion is that they treat me unffair.it's my first offence and my first touch with the law.cand i do something against this?i wait for an answer A.S.A.P.
Thank you anticipated.
Mamé 07/09/2016 at 7:31 am
I have been charged for a minor offence. I plead not guilty. Since 2 years the case is still on ' proforma stand". My next hearing is this Friday the 9 september 2016. Pease give me an idea what may i say to the court if ever the case postpone again. Thanks in advance.
nna 05/09/2016 at 10:14 am
I am a teacher,as a class teacher we agreed with my learners to buy/add brooms and mops for our class,so I set rules on that any one brake/damages you are going to held responsible,there were 5 learnrs who broke it over dt 5 only 2 bought the brooms, 3 disagreed,1 frm three her parents came to me told me she want to see the evidence,I shwd de parent after a week I told the last 3 learners to come with their parents but didn't where atlast one of them misbehave towards,I sent one learner frm school to call a parent to solve a matter,when a parent arrived instead of solving she told me that I musnt tell learners to buy instead they have to pay R2,00 each to buy the broom then I said no mme,dt is de rule of our class,his kid start to point fingers to me as a teacher I said hey stop doing that I'm not your friend we're nt at the same age,he keep on doing that he felt to beat me and pushes over to come to me until his mother tell to stop,instead he start to fight and there was a teacher who stop him,saying hey sani stop doing that nonsense,a parent start to go to principal 's office crying and told me you assulted his and I'm going to open case for you,you are after my son,at principal office she said we beat and assaulted her son.the worse thing isthe learners were ther when this thing happens and when cid's came 5 learners give them a brief!
Fazi 01/09/2016 at 9:33 am
Hi. I came to uk in 2011 as a student and claimed asylum in 2013 December and I met my partner who is indefinite leave to remain in 2014 and we married in register office in 2014 December, my asylum application Was refused by the home office and then our solicitor told us to apply on the spouse visa we did so and that's also got refused our solicitor applied for a reconsider and that also got refused as well and they say me to leave the country and apply from sri lanka but why can't I apply a incontry application. My wife is a 2nd year bio medical student and her parents lives in uk as well and she gone apply for the citizen this month.. she loves me so much and as I.. I can't live without her.. for us living one day like husband and wife is like a whole life and i cant live without her and she too..please help me on this in any possible way please
Wigtono 31/08/2016 at 9:34 pm
I have recently been convicted of fraud by crown court , but the original charge was conspiracy to defraud with others . When going to court we were still trailed as a group of 4, also others involved , even thou I don't know other people involved in our trail . Also we found out the third week into the trail that there was a ex police officer on the jury ,and we were never told about him at the start of the trail . Not sure if that is ok or not my legal team say it's ok but I'm still not convinced , as also been told by a separate solicitor that they should of told us at the start of the trail about him and we could of had the chance to take him off the jury, and he says the trail should of been stopped. I would appreciate any help cheers
spearmintjay 30/08/2016 at 5:32 pm
Hello, my neighbours are harassing me, numbers 2&3 I live at 1. They have been doing this since residents at 3 told 2 I was transgendered. They try to blame me for anything that happens on the road we live on. And the man at number 2 has followed me and harassed me on a few separate occasions in the local pub. Involving his friends and telling the landlord I am trans. Recently some lads Stole a bike out of my yard, and also a ladder from a garden down the road. I witnessed them approach the next door (2) window with a hammer. I tried to wake the neighbours and made noise to disturb them. They smashed window, I ran outside and grabbed one by the hood. They ran off, all this woke said neighbour and he ran into street accusing me of the damage! I got arrested and charged with criminal damage! Help. I did no comment interview as I was scared to tell police they are making it up cos I'm trans, I don't know what to do now? Please guilty even though I didn't do it?
Divorcenotsoonenough 24/08/2016 at 11:55 pm
My soon to be ex is making up lies about me. I have been interviewed twice under caution. Is there nothing I can do about this? The last time I was arrested. I do not know what to do. Simply being in his vicinity means he feels entitled to lie about events. He is saying I am harrassing him when I am not.
AboutHumanRights Editor 23/08/2016 at 11:32 am
It's probably just that the case had to be moved for staffing reasons etc.
Cg9569 20/08/2016 at 10:21 am
Hi I was due in court on 23rd August 2016, but received a letter from procurator fiscal saying they have a revised date so now to turn up 20th September 2016,just wondering what this means,thank you
CJ1975 19/08/2016 at 10:11 pm
Hi I was charged on the 08/08/2016 in greater Manchester.
The charge read ( BETWEEN 01/06/2014 & 06/06/2014 AT STOCKPORT IN THE COUNTY OF GREATER MANCHESTER ACCQUIRED CRIMINAL PROPERTY, NAMELY CASH TO THE VALUE OF £15,112.74 )

Could I be prosecuted for another £1,000 their alleging on 17/06/2014 because its not in the above date. the £15,112.74 according to the cps paper work we just received their is no evidence been submitted, and its all circumstantial.

would this get thrown out if no evidence appears?
randy 19/08/2016 at 9:11 pm
My misses whats to drop the charges on me bc in not guilty but the office might let the court decide this i got a trial next month. She will say im not guilty in court can i walk away from going to jail im on bail
Jimmymc50 19/08/2016 at 3:56 pm
I was charged with assault despite just using self defence to protect myself. As the other person phoned the police first I was the one charged with the offence and they were assumed to be the 'victim'. The police questioned me under caution whereas the other person was allowed to give a statement at home. I later learned that they had previous for the same type of incident. After an incident in the car in which the other person overtook me swearing and gesticulating I pulled up behind the vehicle at the next set of lights. I naively got out of the car and approached tgere vehicle and calmly asked why that had happened. They opened there door smashing my nose and breaking it, jumping out and verbally abusing me. Concerned for my safety I lashed out and pushed them in the face (I'm a good 6 inches taller) and turned away to get back in my vehicle at which point they punched me. I got to my car, drove off and pulled up down the road to call the police.
I was immediately assumed to be the assailant, the police questioning was extremely biased and my duty solicitor informed me I should put in a complaint against the copper and plead self defence.
I was later informed by the sarfeant in charge of the complaint that this incident should never have gone this far and restorative justice should've been applied.
Alas it went to magistrates court where instead of the prosecution having to prove my guilt it clearly felt that I had to prove my innocence.
The other party had a witness whom it later materialised wasn't totally independent when they arrived together. Despite that there stories were very contradictory and I felt only backed up my side of the actual events that took place.
Sadly I was found guilty as the magistrates stated the witness stories (despite contradicting each other) were credible. All of my medical evidence was completely dismissed.
I'm absolutely dumbfounded and gutted and very concerned that if I take it further the consequences could be even worse but I also think that a crown court judge will be far more experienced in these matters and more understanding of the 'innocent until proven guilty' law.
What should I do?
AboutHumanRights Editor 16/08/2016 at 1:00 pm
This is something you need professional legal advice on unfortunately.
Humanbeing 13/08/2016 at 3:07 pm
Thames valley cps blocked my medical evidence and allowed two police officers to lie to the court all to secure a conviction with no prosecuting evidence other than opinion. My evidence is official medical data and was blocked. Meaning the court had no choice but to charge me with the offenses i was charged with. Isn't this a criminal action? Both by cps in blocking my evidence and also allowing two police officers to lie under oath?
AboutHumanRights Editor 11/08/2016 at 11:22 am
Police in different areas will be able to exchange information with each other so it would not be necessary for you to have to act as an intermediary between each force.
LondonO 09/08/2016 at 3:18 pm
I have a stalker who has been issued with an harassment order and has broken it so the stalker will be charged soon, however in the mean time after I took the harassment order on this person they went to the police in their own area and accused me of harassment, produced false evidence and had me interviewed, the police saw no connection to me in the stalkers evidence so did not grant the stalker the harassment order against me, this stalker has pledged to make my life a night mare and is succeeding, the police have the so called evidence, can I request that this evidence be given to police handling my case to prove how far this person will go to too destroy me and make my life hell? its evidence the stalker used against me to have me brought to a police station for interview, it was two months before I was notified that there wasn't enough evidence against me,, which of course there could not be as I never went near this person,, they submitted paper docs that were false, can I request these to show how far this person is going to go to get me?
AboutHumanRights Editor 08/08/2016 at 2:31 pm
That will be up to the court to decide - a prison sentence is reasonably unlikely.
Blakey 08/08/2016 at 1:15 am
I need help and advice my wife to be was wrongly convicted with no evidence and did nothing wrong for people who if we admitted it would bully us its destroyed our life's we both work do everything by the book like work and pay our own way, why we not entitled to a retrial because I work yet all these people who have never worked a day in there lives get it free she really didn't do the crime innocent till proven guilty is a myth I promise to anyone out there who can clear her name I will pay you as much as I can and more we don't deserve this not entitled to nothing and destroyed our life's don't want no compensation just her name cleared we really are g9od people
Dave 05/08/2016 at 10:02 pm
A friend of my girlfriends threw a glass of wine in her face out of nowhere and then scarpered, my girlfriend has then retaliated by driving to her place of work and throwing wine bottles at her, she's being charged with criminal damage, Assult and affray, she has a good job and it's her first time offence. Is she likely to go to prison?
Mags 26/07/2016 at 12:08 am
Hi my son aged 18 was arrested last year .his girlfriend and him got into a texting arguement which resulted to him being arrested.he was charged later with two offences in the police station with a date to appear in court.he appeared in court on the date advised .in the court there was a third charge read that he was never charged with .can a court do this.?as i thought you had to be charged by the police before a court appearance.if the court has made an error and the police is there a complaint system in place ?or is there a policy if a court and the police makes errors like this can a case be continued.?
AboutHumanRights Editor 14/07/2016 at 12:57 pm
We cannot give this kind of legal advice unfortunately. Who advised him to plead guilty? It doesn't seem to make sent to plead guilty to something you didn't do unless there's a chance he has done so while under the influence of drugs or during a psychotic episode and genuinely may not recollect the incident.
Lady Alice 11/07/2016 at 9:39 pm
My partner has been accused of assaulting a health care assistant in aental health unit. He has no recollection of the event and there are no witnesses, just her word against his. He's been advised to plead guilty to common assault 39 because he has no way to prove he is innocent. There is no cctv etc. This has had a detrimental impact in his mental health and he beyond upset as he was very fond of the person accusing him of this. Would you recommend a guilty plea for a swift end to this ordeal?
Jo 30/06/2016 at 9:38 pm
A man raped my daughter but after court this week he has been found not guilty. She is scared of him. Can we get an injunction. She is also asking about retrial.
Sg 26/06/2016 at 9:32 pm
Can you plead guilty on the phone to cps before your court date for section 39 assualt?
Tonyc 18/06/2016 at 9:00 am
I have been invited to court as an "intervener" and have been put with others in a group seen as potentially suspects, she noticed a kind of rash looking thing in her daughters ears, went to the doctors, and social services were involved, her daughter had a small bruise each side of her head from where she had fallen and bumped it (she was at an age where she was starting to attempt to stand and walk alone) now both of the children have been removed from her custody, into social care, as it has gone to court, i have been involved with the case, i am innocent however we are all being accused of child abuse, i havent got legal aid, i did try to sort it but it didnt work out and now have to represent myself, im not entirely sure how to go about proving my innocence, i spent a total of 1-2 hours alone with the children over a period of 7-8months and have provided the police with a statement, how can i prove my innocence, and what should i expect in court?
Jojo 02/06/2016 at 7:58 pm
Can the police name a suspect to the victim ?
Louise 27/05/2016 at 2:42 pm
My boyfriend is arrested for death threats No action taken. Does this stay on his police file? Also arrested for drug dealing and growing drugs..which he was found guilty at court .. does this stay on his police file forever or can it be removed.
fillusionist30 10/04/2016 at 6:56 pm
hi I have recently been arrested but I have not been charged with anything yet I have to return to the police station at a later date I wanted to know as I haven't been charged can the police still give me bail conditions such as don't contact a certain person direcly or indirectly?.
rayzon 02/04/2016 at 12:29 am
My husband was charge delivery acontrol. Subance he been in jail 1 year and 1 month he is taking it to trail how long do the have to take him to trail
teetee 25/03/2016 at 3:34 am
My son and five of his aquaintances are being tried as adults for murder. This was a drive by shooting incident that killed an innocent by stander. There were two shooters in the car not including my son. One of the co-defendants has already taken a plea for his testimony and they are now offering my son the same deal. My son refuses to testify against his co-defendants for moral reasons as well in concern to his safety in this case and has declined the offer. The deal is for 12 years. My son is only 17years old and was 16 at the time. His lawyer doesn't seem to be doing much toward his defense towards getting his charges reduced or a better offer. And the trial continues to be pushed into continuance after each status hearing. How can I get my sons attorney to push for a better deal. or is that even an option at this point?
AboutHumanRights Editor 24/03/2016 at 2:32 pm
You can be asked to attend court if it's necessary to the case. There is some good information here on the CPS website
nikuk 23/03/2016 at 12:41 pm
Hi I made a statement about someone witnessing something that happened I am now being told that I have to go to court about this and I'm not willing too I can't stress enough how much I told them that I was not willing to go to court now they are telling me that if they need me then they will summons me and if I don't go then they will arrest me for not going I just want to know what my rights are thankyou
Jojo 14/03/2016 at 10:33 pm
Hello my brother was found guilty or murder, although I don't understand why he was when there was no intention to kill or seriously hurt, no premeditation nothing... The judge sentencing said this is in sentencing statement in that gave him the least sentence which being 15 years (life) no chance of patrol before then. He's now appealed of his own back as we can't afford someone to stand for him, but there's 100's of flaws in this case it's unreal and I don't no how when doctors stood on a stand saying that what my brother said about what happened was palsuble, what I want to know is what legal rights do we have to fight this where do we go if the appeal is denied? And with no money to pay for legal defence thanks
Jane 10/03/2016 at 12:49 pm
Can something be done about an ex girlfriend who is also the victim of my brothers case contacting him? His bail says he cannot contact her but she is bombarding him with messages asking him to get in touch with her? Can we have her done for harassment ? He wants her to leave him alone Advice please?
AboutHumanRights Editor 29/02/2016 at 2:21 pm
The length of time depends on the amount of evidence etc that the police need to accumulate to present to court. You may be given options if you are frightened to appear in court. The best thing to do is to ask your solicitor.
Whatsagirl2do 26/02/2016 at 8:46 pm
Hi, I was raped recently and the man has been arrested and not on bail. How long does it take before this is taken to trial and is this normally after several months or years? Also, if he pleads guilty what happens and if he doesn't do I have to go to court to give evidence if there is other forms of evidence, e.g. a recording or a confession over a series of texts?

Thank you in advance.
MissB 25/02/2016 at 7:22 pm
My partner is being held on remand. He has been remanded since the end of November 2015. Hes due to appear in court tomorrow for a pleading diet but hasnt seen all evidence. Is there any chance he could be granted bail?
AboutHumanRights Editor 16/02/2016 at 12:38 pm
Your son's lawyer is best placed to advise you on this as he/she will know the facts of the case, or if your son did not have legal representation is might be worth seeking professional legal advice.
Dee 14/02/2016 at 8:51 am
My son was sentenced on Friday 12th February. It was his first offence for GBH,though his story suggests self defense. He was given 28months....we were all shocked. This case happened 3years previous. Each time he was called he attended. Up until this time last year he was on the warns list for a week-attending each time without fail-agaain the courts postponed it and this continued until January were he pleaded guilty:

1) For this case to be heard
2) To get a resolve

Unfortunately, we didn't get the suspended sentence we were hoping for,can we appeal or ask for a retrial?
AboutHumanRights Editor 10/02/2016 at 11:02 am
What did your barrister say? Were you awarded costs/expenses for loss of employment during the remand period etc?
innocentman 08/02/2016 at 3:36 pm
I got charged and was remanded in custody for 9months. After trial I got found not guilty. Can I get compensation? Even under EU law or UK law?
summeruk 12/01/2016 at 8:06 pm
My niece is to go on trial in London in February she lives in Birmingham and has 2 children under 16 who live with her she is on ESA and has no money to travel to London everyday for the trail Which is listed for 3 weeks
Her request to have the trail moved closer has been denied how will she get to London everyday at a cost of £160.00 per day by train as this is her only means her total weekly income is £240.00
Can you please advice as she is terrified she will be remanded as she knows she will not be able to get there .She has explained all this to the courts but it seems it has made no difference Thank you
Sumit 09/01/2016 at 5:08 pm
Hi this is regarding my divorce case on the ground of cruelty file by me, after giving chance to her by regional court also she didnt change her rude behavior towords my family as well me as she was rude from VERY first day. I am holding letter issued by regional court, mobile recordings/conversation with her parents which is sufficent to prove how cruel she was, also eye witness as did suicide attempt just to scare me as well my parents. Still her parents demanding big amount from me with tha help of court so, plz advice me what should i do.
newy 04/12/2015 at 10:32 am
hi my 2 brothers got a 10 yr sentence the victim bought a letter into court to prove he had worked for a employer for 7 yrs. They received a extra 4 yrs plus didn't get the full credit off their sentence due to them requesting the victim to come to court as they knew he didn't work as he's been on jsa for all his life.I recently spoke to the so called employer who strongly denies writing this letter and as admitted that the victim as never worked for him we have passed this on to the ccrc who are investigating just wandered what the outcome could be for both victim who as committed perjury and defendants who as already served 18 months in prison thanks
jude 01/12/2015 at 8:20 am
Hi I need advice my brother is now serving a sentence of 11 years, his wife attacked him with a knife there was a fight over it him trying to stop her killing him but as a result of all this the knife went into her shoulder downwards and caught her lung, she ran into the street and told people he tried to kill her, two lads broke in and beat my brother up, they ran out the house to go to their home to get weapons to get him more but he managed to get away he got arrested and when the trial came up the judge seemed to have it in for him called my brother a controlling monster even used some of the evidence against my brother that was proven never happened against him and then sentenced him to 11 years I thought judges weren't meant to be biast this so called judge was, he also pushed the jury for a verdict and cos he didn't get the attempted murder he got gbh with intent he still sentenced him that high yet a man who killed a baby got 4 years how's this justice she lied all the way through her statement and even now wants to visit my brother in prison even after all this
AboutHumanRights Editor 24/11/2015 at 11:34 am
What would the injunction be for? To prevent her coming near you? To prevent her from airing her grievances? You'd need to be specific about your desired outcome before taking it to court.
Hel 23/11/2015 at 9:16 am
Hi 3 years ago my husband was accused of sex crimes of which he didn't do . The family member who made them was going through a bad time at the time . All the allegations didn't ring true and all other family and friends have stayed loyal.
We went to court and jury reached not guilty decision in 5 mins judge said it shouldn't have got that far .
My sister who's daughter it was keeps shouting her mouth off to all , recently my father died and she disrespected his funeral by shouting obscenities is this slander . Can we get an injunction .
Jd 21/11/2015 at 7:55 am
Me and my dad had a fight police came he told lies now i got charged he did not he wants to tell the truth and have the charges dropped can he do it an if so how?
1bexterz 18/11/2015 at 6:19 pm
Hi my daughter is on bail for manslauter. I know she's innocent. Iv just recently split up with my ex who we have 3 children to and he has now said he's taking me to court and doesn't want my daughter anywhere near our children. Can he get custody or is this something that will happen if my daughter is found guilty. I'm so scared.
Shamar 17/11/2015 at 3:10 am
Is It Possible In The State Of S.C. For Them To Give Me The Same Solicitor Again That I Previously Won A Case Against ?
jj 01/11/2015 at 1:27 pm
A family member has been charged and on bail till trail next year. Said they are at my address for bail but is staying where shouldn't be. What should I do as don't want to let on but don't want to get in trouble.
AboutHumanRights Editor 15/10/2015 at 12:10 pm
He should be given the opportunity to speak with a solicitor who will be able to advise on this. Even if he is charged, the case will have to proceed to court where a fair hearing should take place.
Rose 14/10/2015 at 3:50 pm
My husband is being charged with a crime he did not commit. I know because those involved confessed to what took place. What should I do?
Bakedbean 13/10/2015 at 7:31 pm
My daughter is on bail and due to return at 3pm however she can't get there till 7pm anyone know what will happen to her? Help
AboutHumanRights Editor 13/10/2015 at 2:26 pm
We really have no idea what punishment he is likely to be given. There is a possibility that he could be made to serve the additional time.
Chloe82 12/10/2015 at 2:54 pm
Hi

My husband recently absconded from an open prison for 12hrs before he realised it was stupid and handed himself in. He has been told to say no comment upon returning and at his hearing. What sort of sentence is he likely to get added on (I know 6mths is the maximum), but does it help that he handed himself in and was only gone for a few hours? Also, can they make him serve longer than his original custodial sentence...he originally got 36mths and was serving 18mths custodially.
AboutHumanRights Editor 07/10/2015 at 1:55 pm
Onces he's been found guilty there is not much that can be done unless an appeal is allowed (your husband's solicitor will be able to tell you whether this is possible).
Anita 04/10/2015 at 11:12 am
Hello my husband is in prison right now he was find guilty off crime he did not do I have been with my husband for 29 years we have 5 children together .he been class as sex offender I know he didn't do it he has work with children all his life please what can I do for him it not fair please help me
chloe 21/09/2015 at 2:20 pm
My husband has been sentenced to 8 months in prison for groping someone's breast which He has to serve 4 months... can He come out on tag at 2 months as it's his first time in prison...
shakey 12/09/2015 at 3:14 am
I was charged by police for a crime I denied from when I was in my interview In the police station.I was remanded into custody and went through hell,from the start I answered all questions and finally after a few months of hell my barrister managed to secure my bail on the conditions I abide to 4 months of home detention curfuw. After all these months me and the crown were given a date of the 21st of October to have our case paperwork in.mine was in on time and the cps tried to hand theirs in ten days late.The request was denied,and just as soon as it began it was over. Surely this can't be right and I'm entitled to some kind of compensation for loss of earnings,being imprisoned, tagged,and last but not least accused of a crime I was always innocent of.Its ironic that there was a second mistake by police that resulted in my charges being dismissed outright. Legally I must have a claim for compensation? Do I?_please advise me. Many thanks an innocent man from start to end
Kerrance 11/09/2015 at 7:11 am
my husband punched me in the face twice and smashed my head against a wall he was arrested charged and he pleaded not guilty so we went to trial he got away with it I believe because when I made my statement that night I was in a complete state of shock and couldn't give a detailed account of what happened I also had my 5 yr old daughter in the house and did not want to risk her hearing things going through the trial it brought things back to me and on numerous occasions I tried to speak to the police and cps to give them new evidence it never got used in court, I got cross examined for an hr and a half as a witness and my husband had about 15 mins there my husband would of had loads of time to work with his solicitor and I had no chance to put anything else forward the police are now investigating other assaults my husband has committed on me and my daughter which I believe should of been took into account on the first trial can I make a complaint and get them to retry him for the assault he got not guilty?
AboutHumanRights Editor 04/09/2015 at 2:37 pm
Here is information on how to make a complaint about anything relating to the courts.
Chorky 04/09/2015 at 8:21 am
I have been on bail for almost 20months, i ran a trial as the defendant to a section 18 charge the jury got dismissed as one of them did not understand the meaning of intent, it has now been dropped to a section 20, i was due to be sentenced today but the court adjiurned it yesterday because the judge has been ill which is the second time they have changed the sentencing due to this, my sentencing date is the 21st september for a section 20, do you have any advice as i dont think my case has been dealt with fairly, considering i have not reoffended and i have been on bail for so long
BillyP 26/08/2015 at 8:35 pm
I was on bail for a year and a half, during this process I had several court appearances until they finally got me into crown court for my trial for sentencing. I was of course proven not guilty at the trial, I am now trying to gain admittance into my new university to further my degree but student finance are asking for proof that I was on bail for that period of time and I was also proven not guilty. Where can I obtain a document which accounts for all of my time spent on bail/in court. I need it just to specify the date from which I was held in custody, the time I was on bail for and dates I attended court until finally I was proven not guilty. Is there such a document I can get?

Thanks in advance,

BillyP
oddbod 06/08/2015 at 2:24 pm
@Saskia. You could always try asking them?? They should at least be able to tell you whether or not a decision to proceed has been made and/or whether you can go on holiday.
Saskia 06/08/2015 at 1:07 pm
My husband was taken in for questioning, the police officer said he would have to talk to his superior to see if there was a case and if he would be charged and taken to court, and added the chances are they probably will. That was 3 half weeks ago and I have heard nothing. We are supposed to be going on holiday on 24th August, what do we do? how do we find out if hes been charged or not?
AboutHumanRights Editor 06/08/2015 at 11:48 am
You will have to contact the courts to find out how to get it released, if indeed that's what the court ordered. Sorry we can't be of more help.
ian 05/08/2015 at 5:07 pm
i went to court and was sentene to six months tag cps took my bank card and frooze my account i am indept with my morgage company the court awarded me my bank account back but the cps wont release it what can do going to loose some were to live shorty
AboutHumanRights Editor 06/08/2015 at 10:22 am
@charlie - Your qestion:I was charged and found guilty of sending text message to my ex non maliciously. I can prove she committed perjury in front of the judge and at the police station on her statement can I report her to the police"Our response: Firstly, did you not think to raise this during the court case? If something has transpired since the court case, then it may be worthing addressing this with your solicitor.
charlie 05/08/2015 at 1:38 pm
I was charged and found guilty of sending text message to my ex non maliciously can prove she committed perjury in front of the judge and at the police station on here statement can I report her to the police
Madmaxb678 31/07/2015 at 10:32 pm
Hi i was asked to. COme for a police interview of this stunt i done over a year ago hanging.out car window at 10 mph and riding on car roof with friend driving at 40 it was 6am in moutians on back road no one about they have video footage of it happened over year and half ago been to madistrates court now its been taken to crown court what do you think will happen
Vinny 31/07/2015 at 6:28 pm
i am due in crown court but don't have enough money 4 a barrister , what will happen ,
Nono 27/07/2015 at 12:42 pm
My brother was arrested in 2012 Nov for murder he didn't commit because his friends where involved and the lady that is a witness she said he was there because she wanna punish him. The reason why because they where involved once and their relationship didn't end well but now its been 3 years since he's been on trial and that girl is not even attending the court but the person whose in harge of the case does not have evidence that my brother was there the only thing that he's saying is that my brother is a threat to community no one wanna see him. I wanna ask, is it neccesary for court to deny bail for him for more than 3 years instead keep him custody? What steps can we take now that we can't afford for lawyers?
AboutHumanRights Editor 27/07/2015 at 11:42 am
@jane. If it's a police bail (i.e there has not yet been a court hearing) then he should go to the police and request a change in the conditions. If the court has given bail conditions, then only the court can alter them, so he'll need to ask his solicitor to arrange a new hearing to change the conditions. Just because you apply for the changes does not mean they will necessarily be granted.
Jane 23/07/2015 at 9:58 pm
My fiancée's bail condition is to have no contact with me but we want to get married..is there any way to change this?
Lulu 19/07/2015 at 9:43 pm
At a crown court trial a judge heard the trial, then took sick. Two more visits to court and original judge not back. The other Judge refused to pass sentence ....until the third visit...Can another Judge pass sentence without hearing the trial himself?
Johnson Jay 15/07/2015 at 1:18 am
Me and my friends were out drinking and got into a fight with 2 guys who got mad because we were talking to their "girls". When the police showed up the made up malicious allegations that we tried to rob them and had their girls back up their story.

I might get 4 years in prison for a crime I didn't commit my trial is in 2 weeks. How can I live under a state which claims to live under the rule of law yet threaten to imprison a twenty year old and ruin his life?

Why is it so easy to stereotype certain sections of the community. The arresting officers on tape said "if it looks like a duck then it must be a duck".

I've been having nightmares and been having a really tough year because of this threat to imprison me for a crime I did not commit. It was just a drunken fight!!
Suffering 07/07/2015 at 10:52 pm
I have had my bail postponed again after 3 return to bail dates. How long can they keep doing this, searching for evidence to secure a conviction that they haven't been able to get after 6 months. I can't get a job and they are stopping me from seeing my children. What can I do????
AboutHumanRights Editor 13/07/2015 at 12:24 pm
@Kj. An employer cannot easily control who a employee socialises with outside of work, so it's highly unlikely that any action would be taken.
kj 07/07/2015 at 5:05 pm
An employee was ecquitted from court on a work related charge.after she was found not guily a few of the former colleages went for a drink with her.is this aloud or can they get the sack?
bazzao 06/07/2015 at 8:36 pm
My friend has pleaded guilty to a serious charge, on the first day of trial. He knows he is not guilty but was really scared in court?
He is due for sentencing next month. Would there be any thing he could do to change his plea?
As i would like to help him with good legal representation.

Many thanks, hope somebody can help?
Rugby 04/07/2015 at 8:36 am
I am being interviewed at the police station under caution for a ridiculous matter involving 2 women walking a dog. Even though I know I have no guilt I am worried that if they have altered events, then two against one will leave me in trouble? Any advice would be gratefully received.
gem gem 03/07/2015 at 7:21 am
On the first of September 2014 we was asked to go find my step dad he had gone looking for my brother inlaw who had just smacked my 16 year old nephew so my husband went to bring my step dad home my own 16 year old son went with his dad to find his grandad when my husband found my stepdad they made there way home my stepdad drove on a road to get home and he seen my brother inlaw my step dad jumped out of his car and was arguing with him my husband then got out of our car and tried to calm it down my son just stood shocked at what he was seeing my husband eventually got my stepdad to his car and was going to get in our car to when my brother inlaw high on drugs and drink started to threaten my son who then just turned round and punched him once to the jaw my brother inlaw fell back and banged his head my son was charged with section 18 and bailed then on the 28th of September the police arrested all 3 of them and charged them all with section 18 under the law joint enterprise and perverting the course of justice they have recently been to trial and my son had pleaded guilty to section 20 from the begginging and my husband pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice as he told the police my son was scared as my brother inlaw took his t.shirt off which he didn't he already had it off my stepdad pleaded not guilty to anything all the way was found guilty as he told the same lies my husband got 18months in prison and my stepdad got a tagging order for exacly the same crime my son got a 2 year intense probation order and tagged for 3 months is this justice as I feel the wrong person went to prison what is parity
AboutHumanRights Editor 01/07/2015 at 12:58 pm
@lLilbit1279. Once a case has been heard you cannot drop the charges.
Lilbit1279 28/06/2015 at 2:28 pm
I have a friend who pressed charges on me because my ex husband stole things from her and she thought I was in on it too. The courts got me for receiving stolen property which is a misdemeanor. I got 10 days house arrest and 2 years probation. My friend wants to drop the charges, can she still drop them?
Lolly 27/06/2015 at 8:15 am
My niece got detained under the mental health act by a judge when she was 17 for biting someone who abused her. She is 21 and still being detained.

She has autism and a learning difficulty which the hospital trys to put down as psychotic disorder to justify giving her anti psychotic drugs. They refuse to discharge her from the hospital despite her family offering to support her and get her help in the community. She has only biten once in 2 years of being in hospital again this was when someone beat her up on the ward in view of the staff.

They say she is a danger to the public as she doesnt understand the consquences of her actions. This is common with people with autism. They believe despite it never happening that she Might bite someone in the community if provoked! And they want her to learn reasoning and why it is wrong to bite people.

She has been abused whilst hospitalised and are not catering for her needs with regards to her autism. How can we get her out under the human rights act.
AboutHumanRights Editor 25/06/2015 at 12:58 pm
@Shan. The courts are usually very sensitive in cases like yours. You will be allocated a person who can support you through the process. Let them know how frightened you are - they may even be able to arrange to hear the case via video link etc. Remember you have not done anything wrong.
Shan 21/06/2015 at 7:51 pm
Hi I'm wondering if I could have a bit of advice,I'm 15 years of age and on the 7th of June I was sexually assaulted by a man who was a family friend for 20years ,I have been for interviews ,spoke to child protection and recently been admitted to hospital due to self harm because I can't cope with the thoughts and hurt of it,I'll have to go and give evidence if he does not plead guilty,I'm 100% truthful but I'm really scared about standing up in the crown court,my mother cannot be there as she is classed as a witness and was the person I went to after this happened ,this man got in my bed and touched me in places I didn't want him to and gave him not form of permission to do so,he is 33 years of age and I don't want him to be there if I have to give evidence ,
I'm really worried about everything and I can't stop thinking about everything that's happened since I've grown up being mentally and physically abused by my paternal grandmother and now this
Will it ever get better and what will I expect if I do have to go to court?
trisha 21/06/2015 at 3:50 pm
i have been in cell for 21 hours and been charged with bail condition since 11 April by my husband and two kids, with false information, therefore i have bail condition not to see ,y family, my bail variation has been released three times, as the judge said the bail condition will last up to to 9th July, i am scared because i am a decent wife and mother, all i want is to go home, please tell me what will happen
AboutHumanRights Editor 11/06/2015 at 2:13 pm
@ADz123. Yes a judge will often take the time already spent detained into to account when giving a sentence - depending on the nature of the crime.
adz123 08/06/2015 at 2:22 pm
Hi, i am after a bit of advice. I was arrested for a sexual assualt in July 13 through someone that i worked with. I felt let down by the company and comiited fraud (false accounting) believing that i was owed by them and my head really was not in the right place; i was even sent to see a CPN as the original allegation was untrue. The amount was for just over £5000. In Jan 14 i was then arrested for the fraud and was held in custody awaiting trial. I was told to not appeal the custody reviews as this time would be taken off my fraud sentencing and that both trials would be held together. This didnt happen, in July 14 I attended trial for the sexual assault and was correctly found not guilty but had spent a total of 5 months in custody. I am still awaiting trial for the fraud, almost two years after i confessed and have been told it will happen shortly. The Judge made a point at the end of my original trial that the time spent in custody can be taken into account for the forthcoming trial, is this true as it has been so long and would i have good mitigating circumstances due to what had happened to me?
none 29/05/2015 at 10:39 am
Would a prisoner,Ever be late by the prison guard taking him from prison to court;my friend is in prison,He was late by3hrs is court time was10oclock he was first on the court list,Crown court if yes why would this be
swarl 27/05/2015 at 2:00 pm
I am due in court the end of June and Iv been advice by a solicitor to request anyevidence that the ccps plan to use against me in court so iv spoken to the cps yesterday and they have said I am entitled to copies of the evidence but they havenot rreviewed my case yet so they will not giveme copies of the evidence until they have rereviewed it themselves which I don't this Iis right and they couldn't even say when I will be able to obtain the evidence but as the weeks roll round to court date I wwon'thave time to pprepare my own defence so what can I do in this situation any advice would be great cheers
AJ 10/05/2015 at 9:00 am
As a United States Citizen I can tell you more US citizens are routinely denied rights and if you shoplift you can expect to get beat up by cops
With no recourse then after they take all your money after you sit in jail for months with no opiate or anti-anxiety medications. You are tried in handcuffs and footcuffs and if guilty a 3year sentence with 5 more years of probation.

In the US :
Whites (Non-Latinos) 3:100 in jail now
20:100 jailed at sometime
30%(30:100)arrested
Over 95% fined

Blacks (Non-Latinos) 7:100 in jail now
35:100 jailed somtime
53% 53:100. arrested
82% fined
silk661 03/05/2015 at 3:14 pm
My son has been convicted of a crime he didn't commit. During the trial the name of another person kept being mentioned by the witnesses as the one person they were all connected to. This person was not called to give evidence by the prosecution even though the police had taken a statement from him. The jury asked three times why this person was not giving evidence and the judge just said he would not be called and they must not speculate. We asked our barrister to call this witness but she said it would be better for the prosecution to explain why they hadn't called him but they never did. I've read that the judge should have directed the jury that if a key witness is not called by the prosecution they should entertain a reasonable doubt about the guilt of the accused. Is this true?
AboutHumanRights Editor 08/05/2015 at 11:37 am
@lou. As long as the appropriate adult is not you, is this a problem?
lou 02/05/2015 at 12:34 pm
I was headbutted by my ex left me covered in blood. He was not arrested as he ran off he returned two weeks later to steal all my personal stuff made no attempt to contact the police and went off again. Eights weeks later the police have decided to go and get him as they know where he is. He has told them he requires an appropriate adult for questioning due to depression. I think this is all so unfair please help.
TheTruth 12/04/2015 at 12:31 pm
Hi can anyone help me I was arrested on the 6th of December 2014 in the space of 12 I was arrested, questioned, charged and refused bail with not a crumb of evidence for alleged witness intimidation namely a
Telephone call from a payphone (I didn't I was at home) there was no fingerprints, no DNA no forensics or CCTV yet I spent 9 and a half weeks in prison it cost me work I nearly lost my flat the case against me was brought by a former friend it was a lie it was a malicious prosecution but it all changed when we applied for the case to be dismissed and the judge ordered to speak to this family who had been issuing threats to me and the case was adjourned now 4 days before I'm due back in court the C.P.S have now decided to drop the case against me my question is am I entitled to compensation ?
bojo 12/04/2015 at 9:51 am
Am I entitled to compensation for loss of earnings stress bail conditions etc
After not guilty at crown court
mammymand 09/04/2015 at 3:22 am
I don't know if anyone can help me but my 26 yr old son has been locked in a remand centre since 23rd Feb and my son's legal team tell me the only real evidence they have is that they found a suicide note at the scene but his Gp wrote a letter to explain writing down his feelings was my son's way of dealing with the suicide of his big brother in 2011 then his uncle that he worshipped in 2012 and then is best mate that he shared a home with in 2014 all 3 of them hung themselves so I think anybody would have issues after going threw all that but he would never take his own life cos he knows how much it hurts the ones left behind so when him and his girlfriend were tucked up in bed and someone set his wheelie bin on fire and pushed it up to his back door causing the door to catch fire then the police are saying cos of the notes he lit it himself he sneaked out of bed went downstairs lit the bin went back to bed sneaked back in without her knowing and was going to lie beside her till the fire burned them both to death while they slept so why then if that was his plan when they were both awoken by the noise and Craig went to see what was going on he comes back into bedroom they both scream for help it's 4am in the morning but not a soul comes to help so my son tells his girlfriend he will lower her out of bedroom window to trust him he would hold her tight and get her to safety which is what he did and then she ran to his sister that lives over the road to get help to get Craig my son to safety which they did but he was lifted taken to custody and then he was kept on remand and it is looking to me like he is going to go to jail for a very long time and for a nasty crime but he really is innocent and I don't know where to go for help to get him at least out on bail till the trial in august cos he is just slipping away from us in that place he is terrified of going to prison with criminals and he really isn't one he is truly innocent any help anything however small might make a huge difference so thank you in advance
AboutHumanRights Editor 07/04/2015 at 12:00 pm
@Andy. Have you asked the police for copies of the evidence? Quote the case number and these should be supplied.
Andy 01/04/2015 at 7:21 pm
Hi i got charged with using a phone whilst driving when i wasnt. Then found out im not entitled too legal aid. Im representing myself due too this fact. I would like too get the police statements against me and dont know how too gt them. Any help on how to get them would be very much appericated.

Thank you

Andrew Mac Nicol
AboutHumanRights Editor 07/04/2015 at 10:58 am
@piglet. Your solicitor should be able to advise you more effectively on this.
Piglet 01/04/2015 at 11:53 am
My husband was committed of a crime he got 6 years + 4 years extended licence when on trial the judge wouldn't let him get an expert to look at the evidence we do feel that he didn't get a fair trail can we appeal
johnsmiths 30/03/2015 at 12:30 am
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me out here, I had a big row with my partner and she hit me in the groin area and yes she got me good So I hit her back as I felt like I needed to defend myself (i feel physically sick for what I done) there was pushing and shoving and so on.. Well anyway I was arrested 5 days later for ABH to which has been dropped to common assault (this is the first time it's ever happened and we were together 10 years) I just Found out she wants to drop the charges against me as we have kids who are suffering really bad due to this but I have been summoned to court in a few weeks for common asault. I just need to know what happens now if she does drop it ??? she knew I was gonna take it all the way as she knew she hit me first.
pa 24/03/2015 at 8:52 pm
I had to have a social report for theft ..alongside one other guy he denies this and has to go back to scotland to court can my social report be used against him by the courts as evidence ..i live in the same community and served community payback and dont want any involvement or reprocussions
AboutHumanRights Editor 26/03/2015 at 12:41 pm
@countyfan. Tell them everything and also about your mental health issues. The courts may get medical opinion on whether this would be taken into account.
Countyfan 24/03/2015 at 8:55 am
I was arrested last week for criminal damage to a police car. Wasn't the first time I'd done it and when questioned I was further arrested for 4 other, similar offences. The police say that I can admit the remainder to be Taken into Consideration by the magistrates.

What worries me is, should I try and remember every offence and tell the police, or just let them put those that actually got given a crime number, on the list?

Also, although these offences are the only time I have committed criminal damage, I have previous, quite recent, convictions for shoplifting and possession of a class B drug. In fact I'm still under a conditional discharge order for the shoplifting.

I don't expect to 'get off' without some sort of punishment but considering that I have also been diagnosed as having mental health problems, I won't actually be sent to prison, will I?
AboutHumanRights Editor 26/03/2015 at 9:50 am
@Gbaby. Sorry we don't really understand what's happened. Did the person leave before you handed over the papers and food? Did you accept the money?
gbaby 23/03/2015 at 2:58 pm
I made a deal with this guy I new about my dog he gave me the money I gave him my dog I went to my house to get her papers in food I changed my mind came back 20min later can i take him to court about my dog
AboutHumanRights Editor 20/03/2015 at 11:23 am
@mikey S - no this is unlikely but you should check with your solicitor.
mikey s 18/03/2015 at 4:03 pm
I was put on tag for 7 months whilst waiting for my trail and i was found not guilty can i claim any money back for being on tag them 7months
nic 14/03/2015 at 3:06 pm
The last time i got into trouble was 6yrs ago for a street robbery for a first ever time getting into trouble with the police i got a 3yr custodial sentence im not on bail for messages sent through facebook i was racial to her what can i get ?
AboutHumanRights Editor 06/03/2015 at 10:30 am
@mel. Not sure what you are asking advice about here?
mel 03/03/2015 at 2:03 pm
hi can you help in 2011 my parnter got found guilty of battery on his ex this year he got found guilty and put on tag for assult by beating anyway he assulted me again strangled me and headbutted me in the nose I was stunned and then as he came to me again I head butted him hard in the face he then strangled me on the sofa a tried poking my eyes in. I didn't realise my 9 year old was watching then he strangled me as I was going to bed I fell on my five year old then he strangled me at the top of the stairs and in bed I do not remember these and my daughtes ran down and got me an inhaler to help me breathe anyway I got arrested for abh and assult in interview they said he'd made a statement saying Id hit him with a pestle I never used any weapon and said it only happed two or three times as I blacked out it wasn't until I was realeasd and my kids told me what happened they had to go to be video taped and im still on bail I kept telling them ive lost my memory im confused because I must of lost cosiouness because of it I can't believe I'm arrested and on bail for abh but they wouldn't fetch the pestle please help I have two cautions that's it never been to court
Gaz 28/02/2015 at 9:22 pm
Sorry my story might be a bit long. I don't know what to do.... I have a criminal record. I don't want to have it but I'm always going to have it. In 2006 I took a knife out with me because I felt paranoid and thought my work were going to fire me.... I already had been through a tribunal process... My head was all over the place and I was on antidepressants. In March 2007 I was convicted of section 18 and Afrray and sent to a secure unit. I feel part of me shouldn't have done what I did. My mum said I've destroyed my life and I have in a way because I can't get a job or career, and no one wants to employ me... I want to kill myself, I thought in cases with mental health the courts would be leaniant but they are not. Everytime there's a murder in Birmingham close by the police come round and do my fingerprints and take a swab for my DNA. They said this would rule me out of those crimes and would destroy the results after. I feel the lowest of the low. It seems like the punishment is for life and I'm serving a life sentence even though I was released in 2009 and was on conditional discharge for five years. I will always have a criminal record. No one will ever trust me again. I didn't kill anyone, I didn't even hurt anyone. I was in hospital with murderers and rapists who actually DID cause damage. Because I threatened a policewoman I get the book thrown at me and I didn't hurt them just shook them up....
Johno 23/02/2015 at 1:58 am
I got put on two year probation in Spain last August. I have just recently been arrested for affray. What could happen to me ?
AboutHumanRights Editor 23/02/2015 at 11:54 am
@Melton Usually yes but if the prosecutor considers that providing a particular statement would lead to witness intimidation or some other interference with the course of justice the prosecutor should provide a suitably prepared summary instead.
Melton 20/02/2015 at 12:30 am
My brother is on trial. He received all witnesses statements prior to trial but one was missing. This is being used as a significant statement and he wsd unaware of it until trial. Is this usual practise or should he have received this prior to trial ?
AboutHumanRights Editor 11/02/2015 at 10:04 am
@bec123. It depends on the nature of the trial and who is paying for the barrister. The courts will be able to help if the relationship with your father has broken down.
bec123 07/02/2015 at 2:21 pm
If my dad doesn't think his barrister is doing much In the trail can My dad asking for the trail to stop and get a new barrister? Thanks in advance.
AboutHumanRights Editor 10/02/2015 at 12:58 pm
@kizzygee123. If the accuser is not giving the whole truth she will be committing perjury. The courts will listen to all the evidence and make a decision based on that.
kizzygee123 06/02/2015 at 4:07 pm
Sorry the girl hasn't got no other witnesses other than herself***
kizzygee123 06/02/2015 at 4:05 pm
Hi my sister is on a suspended sentence, and she is going to answer bail tomorrow for criminal damage that she did not do and the girl who's saying it was my sister has no other witnesses to prove it was my sister other than myself, but now this girls is pals with my sister and is texting my sister and won't drop charges in case she will get done, all my sister is worried aboutis if she gets charged when she answers bail for criminal damage will my sister get remmanded as she is already on a suspended sentance. Thanks if anyone could please help
Human rights in Spai 14/01/2015 at 3:36 pm
In Spain, because the huge political corruption and very bad professionals judges, there are thousands of people innocent passing years in jails. In this false democracy of Spain more innocent people are and have been in jail that even in the Franco's dictatorship. The Europena Union should review the procedures of the spanish justice and don´t look at other side.
Joe bloggs 13/01/2015 at 7:32 pm
I have been accused of a offence and been bailed. Not charged for over three months. As the accuser lives in the same village I have not been able to go back to my family home since the allogation has been made. Is this allowed as having a great financial effect on our family.
mike 17/12/2014 at 9:18 am
In July 2014, in Spain, I pleaded guilty for assault as my witness would not testify. I had to pay a fine etc. Now I have received a bill from the accusers solicitor. Is this usual and as the case was over nearly six months ago do I have to pay this?
AboutHumanRights Editor 19/11/2014 at 10:25 am
@jake. We're sorry but this is not the kind of thing we can comment on and it's not really clear what sort of advice you're after? This is really one that your solicitor should be helping you with and advising you what happens next.
jake 19/11/2014 at 4:27 am
my daughter who is (31)has been to magistrates court accused off hitting a girl who live three doors away from us that is well known for lieing and causing trouble on the estate they found my daughter guilty and have sent he to crown court my question is that threre were three witnesses the first two were the girl and her mother in-law who swore on oath that my daugter punched her with her left hand the third witness the girls boyfried was asked what hand did my daughter hit her with he said it was the right hand my daughters solicitor then said to him so if somebody said it was the left hand she hit her with would they be lieing he said 100% they would be it was the right hand so does that not prove at least one ot the witnesses was lieing and doesnt that mean purjury the prof was right there shoudnt the megistrates of picked up on this and stopped the case because it was a fact one was not telling the truth if there is one lie there will be others so at least one of them is untrustworthy why didnt the court stop the case and throw it out my daughter admitted to having a argument but there was no hitting the family are trouble markers and seem to get away with messing peoples lifes up for no reason all the time could you please advice me on this as my friend said if it was shown in court one was lieing for a fact ( and it was ) why didnt it get thrown out i need my daughter to help me because i am disabled and she helps me a hell of a lot if she gos to prison i will be helpless thanky you for any advice you can give
Like I 08/09/2014 at 11:31 am
I was dismissed from work April 2013 because of accusations which I was not aware of I denied all the allegations I went to the hearing 3 times the fourth time I was dismissed I didn't have any support this shows I was ganged up all my colleagues where against me .on the 28/08 I received the letter from the d b s that I am going to be listed on criminal list. Is there any solicitor to help me my name to be removed from the barring list.thank you.
arlene 21/08/2014 at 11:02 pm
I was told by Montclair police that they where doing an investigation and they wanted to ask mesome questions because my van was seen at scene of the crime they never said I was under arrest my boyfriend had a seizure and hit his head started bleeding my dog was taken to Pomona humane society and was put down after 10 days my family and friends tried to get himbut they wouldn't let them get my dog my boyfriend never got.his head checked and my van was impounded they Montclair police never took fingerprints or provided sercurity videos
Iner 12/07/2014 at 7:34 pm
Oh I forgot to add my parnter hits me a lot off the time I have called the police but they did nothing about it so the police are saying its good for women to hit men and be a man and take it or we will throw you I'm jail.
Iner 12/07/2014 at 7:30 pm
My partner punched me in the twice in the dark I called the surrey police when they came out they didn't do anything about it.
Then a few months later she attack me again so I had to defend my self by holding a chair she came at me and got a bruise some how and called the police they came out and arrested me put me in a cell and I got taken to court and I was put on bail.
The court gave me bail conditions but no paper to say what these are I had never been in any trouble like this before I only been to court once for being drunk after a party.
When I was near the place I live with my partner she had called me and said sorry come home so I did but not knowing that I had broke the bail conditions after 10 days my partner had run out of her canabis she is a regal user she started takeing out on me she had erased all the messages for my phone then called the police saying I was threating her the police came out and arrested me again I got put in prison for braking my bail on my court day she never stood trial and that was it.
I complained to the police about all what has been going on the police said you should of just said you done it and would of got a caution so they were asking me to lie yet canabis is agenst the law and makes ppl lie and go crazy but they never cared.
I asked to see how the investigation was carried out but they wouldn't give me any information so I asked did they give the photo to forensic they said no so apart from putting me in prison and arresting me one off the cops was really really rough I took photos when this took place I asked to meet with them and they said I was arested for breaching the peace on my appeal complaint they said they aressted me for preventing breach of peace when I was not no were near I shouldn't of been if they had done forensic the truth would of come out but they would rather waist tax payers money or want me to lie every one has to live and have human rights but not in England it make me think how many ppl are in jail for some thing they had never done and ppl who have been inside like this my do stupider things so the police are not making England a safe place to live and wasting taxs payers money and blacks and Asians and foreigners are getting accused of all sorts.
TC 07/06/2014 at 8:47 pm
I was living with an old high school friend and her boyfriend. I was notified that my husband was going to jail so I wanted to get my dog from him. We made a verbal agreement that we would go get the dog and the boyfriend would buy her from me. But the stipulation was that in the winter she was to be kept inside. They said ok and we went to get the dog. A couple days later, he told me that his mom didn't want the dog at the house anymore. I told him that was fine and that I couldn't sell him the dog anyway. She was my kids dog. I had made arrangements with them to pay them to help me take care of the dog while I was at work. I had her for roughly a month. I had noticed that she was starting to get skinny, so i went out to try and find her a new home. My roommates quit helping me take care of her without my knowledge even though i was still paying them. It was the middle of winter and when i was at work they would put her in the kennel with their dogs and they would fight, so i bought a kennel and a blanket hopping it would help untill i found her a home. My "friend" and her boyfriend ended up calling the police on me because she got scarily skinny. Only problem is I have no proof of this because they were supposed to be friends of mine. Turns out they arent taking any responsibility for any of this and they said I never took care of the dog, never fed, bought food for, did nothing. My lawyer isnt helping and I have no record and this would be my first offence. I told my lawyer that I would take probation, pay a fine, vet bills, even some of her fees but yet there are supposedly two people who are very upset about it and seeking jail time. I tiold my lawyer that I can't go to jail because I have 3 kids to support and a very good job. What can I do and what are my rights?
Javannis 27/05/2014 at 7:23 pm
I was given 2 dogs by my daughters ex-boyfriend because they could not keep them in the home, due to their lease agreement. They broke up and now 2 months later he is taking me to court claiming he wants his dogs back, that he only gave them to me until he found a place to live.

Does it make sense? he was living with my daughter, how can he find a place to live at the same time?

Do I need an attorney?
trina 03/03/2014 at 3:11 pm
I was charged with cannabis cultivation on 10/04/2013 with two plants & four cuttings in separate areas of the grow room but not arrested still have not heard anything to date is there a time limit for them to contact me as i am in for a move but it has been suspended by the council till they receive a report
mrmike 02/03/2014 at 1:12 pm
I have been charged with stealing a dog by deception, I was given a dog by a gentleman back in June 2013, as the 72 year old could not cope with the dog, the dog was 6 months old when he gave it to me, after giving me the dog, along with all the dogs paper work, kc papers, microchip certificate, vet papers, dog food, the dogs toys etc etc, I got the dog home and the dog was nasty and wanted to bite and anything that moved, my partner said we can not keep that dog, so I placed a add for the dog for sale, and sold the dog to a security company for £250, some 4 weeks later the man who gave me the dog asked for his dog back and I said no the dog has gone, a week later I get a call from the police asking me in for a interview, I told the police everything about what happened and how the man gave me the dog, then feb 2014 I had to go to court charged with theft by deception, I had a solicitor at court with me and I pleaded not guilty and now have to go to crown court, however, I have now received all the witness statements, and after reading throu them, the breeder who sold the German Shepherd Dog to this man said that the dog owner had phoned the breeder stating that he can't control the dog and can the breeder find a home for the dog, to which the breeder took the dog back to try and find a new home for the dog, after a week the dogs owners phoned the breeders asking for their dog back, the breeder gave them the dog back, then some 2 weeks later the dog owners phoned the breeders again asking again if they can find a home for the dog, the breeders said they would ask around for them. then the breeders phoned the dog owners and said have they still got the dog? the dog owner said no the dog has gone..gone to me,I don't think the CPS had read the statements properly and may have missed the breeders statement, because if they had then they would of seen that the dog owner had already got rid of the dog once, then had it back, then wanted the dog gone again, then gave the dog to me, I think when they gave the dog to me then asked for it back and I said no the dog as gone, they thought oh no how can we get our dog back, so made up this story about me offering to train their dog for 4 weeks then hand it back to them, and because that was not that case I have been wrongfully accused of theft. also after reading the statements, and my statement to the Police seems to be very short on paper compare to my recording statement I made at the station, also my own written statement, I do have some previuse convictions, 1982, 1984, 2007 and 2012, I am at my wits end here and not able to sleep, eat or drink properly, I do have heart condition and all this as landed me in hospital with a very bad angina attack, and I am now on more medication... I can honestly say I did not steal that dog or offer to train that dog, it was given to me to keep or find a new home for the dog as he could not cope with the dog, can you please give me some advice, thank you so much for
wink 30/05/2013 at 8:14 am
I am just finishing my 2 yr sentence under license having served 9 mths in prision for false accounting.
I was sentenced on 3/12/11 BUT prior to this date i was on bail for three and a half years having been arrested in the Oct 2008 . This long length of bail was more of a sentence than the sentence its self, in fact it was a massive relief when I actually found out what my sentence was and i could start counting down the days to my release.
The actual bail was a horrendous process .I had numerous court visits to a county court that took a year and then they passed it on to a crown court. It seemed the police were very slow in accumulating their evidence and processing the case.
The impact on my life has taken its toll on family, friends and myself. I lost my income, lost my property, went bankrupt and couldnt get any meaningful work over my bailed term. Mentally its taken its toll as well although i havent talked to anyone about how i feel inside.
Anyway I wanted to know, after the recent press on this issue whether i have any human rights and whether it was worth pursuing compensation ?
tracy 10/05/2013 at 5:16 pm
my son pleaded not guilty to criminal damage.on my property i have been required.as awitness but do not want to go ro court what can i do we live in rhe uk
Eva 11/04/2013 at 7:20 pm
We hired a lawyer to defend us in court.My husband and I(78years old). were taken to court by the president of an urbanisation in Spain.We gavelawyer the money he required to defend us.Not once he made an appearance in court to defend us.Once he sent the receptionist.on the other two occasion he sent a lady we had never met.We lost the court cases an had to pay the court fees.This has really shocked,as we trusted him.
Woll 09/01/2013 at 11:42 pm
Back in 2012 I was arrested for growing cannabis plants in my property.i was never charged only put on police bail.i kept up with my bail appearances,only each time I appeared at the police station I was rebailled several times.i then got a job out in Australia this was a once in a life time opportunity so I went without saying anything to the police.about 2 month s later they went to my ex wife's property asking why I hadn't returned on the date I was due to answer bail once again.i know I will inevertably have to face the music so to speak once this job comes to an end.question is will I be arrested at the airport when I return to the uk.or do I simply return and hand myself in?
stunner292 27/11/2012 at 7:44 pm
In a work scenario words attributed to me are being used to bring a case of gross misconduct against someone else.I did not say what has been referred to at the hearing..what can I do.
Nice Guy 23/10/2012 at 12:36 pm
I was arrested by the Police in July and charged with Harassment without violence. The complainant lied and came across well. I pleaded not guily and produced payslips to confirm that I worked in London, and that I had not been following her as she alleged. She was still saying hello to me in May of this year, and appears to have some mental problems. I did acknowledge her but stopped doing this in May of 2011.

I was tried and her statement was believed over mine. Now I will be sentenced, and do not have a criminal record, and have never been in trouble with the police before.

Is it still possible that I can be discharged at the sentence hearing.
Tru 24/09/2012 at 11:05 pm
In the US, you are guilty until you prove you are innocent !
nick 02/08/2012 at 6:30 pm
I was wrongfully convicted on criminal misappropriation simply to HARESS. To do this the company used a reimbursement given to me citing it as a misappropriation. The police also helped the company for understandable reasons by not taking enough statements. Actually if there are no evidence then again there should not have been a case. But under the influence, the government attorney also filed a case on criminal misappropriation. On the first day of the case all the crown witnesses absconded the trial fearing to give false evidence. The case simply got postponed. Will this go on and on like this? Can an accused or attorney for the accused force crown witnesses to appear in court? Is there any remedy for wrongful convictions under Humanitarian Laws?
hon 05/04/2012 at 5:51 pm
My solicitor did not exchange any of my evidence with the prosecution @ the charges were dropped,but now they are coming after me ref a tribunal verdict which was against me.my solicitor said not to atend it which I didnt,i never gave them any evident nor have I been given a chance now.they have also got a ccj against me now. do you think ive been let down by my legal team?
Inadvertantly 25/02/2012 at 4:45 pm
DACCAS1225.You are spot on in your response! Based on the fact I was a victim but inadvertantly became a witness for the defendant. The police hid a lot of my evidence and end even admitted to its removal!In doing so they committed an offence!The police role as you state, is supposed to be evidence gathering but 4 days after the event whilst interviewing me, I was told the defendant was going down a very long time-which almost 6 months later he did!Sadly, I am unable to communicate to him that his trial was unfair and his sentance may have been half if not less than what he got, or in fact he might have been exhonerated?
Portbraddon 28/09/2011 at 7:15 pm
My son was charged with being a visitor in a house where someone was storing drugs without his knowledge. He was charged - although the guilty youths confessed and honestly said my son and some of the other youths were completely innocent and knew nothing about the drugs. The others solicitors could not understand why they were charged. After the last police interview the police thanked my son for being helpful and apologised for having to charge him but said they had to cover their own backs. Unfortunately the police charged the ten of them who were in the house playing computer games. My son and all the others are on bail for over a year until the forensics come back and before the public prosecution say they have a case against my son and the others. How long can the police stall the system as it is harder on the whole family knowing he is innocent.
Dacas1225 08/09/2011 at 10:24 pm
Innocent until proven guilty, I don't think so. The police in this country assume you are guilty and it is up to you to prove your innocence. I thought that the duty of the Police was to find evidence and allow the courts to decide guilt on the evidence available. I know of a case where evidence of innocence mysteriously went missing before it got to court. Convenient or what. Anyone who believes that you are innocent until proven guilty has never had to deal with the system and must be very naive.
Finellaforjustice 12/07/2011 at 10:39 pm
Arrested on an allegation of harrasment for sending 3 texts and 1 email asking for conribution to the £3,000 paid by me for my daughters 18th birthday party.
Accompanied by George Allman from Mackesys Crime solicitors who had his own opinion on my case and didn't go on my facts of what I said. I do hope I am innocent till proven guilty because I am intending to defend myself.
My concern is that public money is wasted by the CPS prosecuting 3 texts that are non violent, non threatening and not abusive. Police and judges time and solicitors time? Should the ex husband be asked to pay for it?He is £1,500 richer by contributing nothing to the daughters 18th birthday!Merseyside police don't levy a charge of harrasment until it can be proved that the complainant has made every effort to prevent the harrassing behaviour by blocking texts, phone calls and emails!
KevvysGotAGun 03/05/2011 at 7:09 pm
Innocent until proven guilty?! Unless you live in a corrupt and twisted little country like Scotland.

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