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Please Help!! Serious Criminal Charges, Would Like Advice On Expected Sentence.
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Im a 19 year old girl, with 1 previous ABH conviction when I was 14 and i've just been charged with Section 18 (GBH with intent to wound), 2 Common Assaults, Violent Disorder and Handling an Offence Weapon but im completely innocent. Please people I need some feedback on this on what you think I will get in court if found guilty, please take this seriously and be honest.
The police have only got statements as evidence and my solicitor has told me that they dont all add up (one person said i was short and fat.. Im 5'8 and a size 8, that made me laugh!!), I was also picked out in an ID parade by 3/5 witnesses, 1 who didnt point me out i apparently attacked which is why ive been charged with common assault and the other person i was meant to of attacked which lead to common assault did pick me out. Ive also been done with Section 18 to which I was meant to of been carrying a wooden stick and ive hit this guy and his ear has come off (My solicitor found out that 1 minute he said he didnt know who hit him, and the next minute he said it was me). When I got arrested for this last yr in October and I gave a statement I lied and said I was babysitting (I know I shouldnt of I was just scared!!)but when I go on trial in Crown court im not going to lie im going to tell the truth, but im scared that they wont believe me and send me to jail. I really didnt do anything im accused of and this is all really stressing me out. My boyfriend has just been put on remand aswel for somthing stupid that he shouldnt of been remanded for (im going to do a thread about him too, so any advice there would be good), so this aswel has just topped it all off. Thanks for taking the time to read my problem, I hope to hear from you
The police have only got statements as evidence and my solicitor has told me that they dont all add up (one person said i was short and fat.. Im 5'8 and a size 8, that made me laugh!!), I was also picked out in an ID parade by 3/5 witnesses, 1 who didnt point me out i apparently attacked which is why ive been charged with common assault and the other person i was meant to of attacked which lead to common assault did pick me out. Ive also been done with Section 18 to which I was meant to of been carrying a wooden stick and ive hit this guy and his ear has come off (My solicitor found out that 1 minute he said he didnt know who hit him, and the next minute he said it was me). When I got arrested for this last yr in October and I gave a statement I lied and said I was babysitting (I know I shouldnt of I was just scared!!)but when I go on trial in Crown court im not going to lie im going to tell the truth, but im scared that they wont believe me and send me to jail. I really didnt do anything im accused of and this is all really stressing me out. My boyfriend has just been put on remand aswel for somthing stupid that he shouldnt of been remanded for (im going to do a thread about him too, so any advice there would be good), so this aswel has just topped it all off. Thanks for taking the time to read my problem, I hope to hear from you
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if you have a solicitor, why haven't they advised you about your plea and sentencing?
I assume you were interviewed under caution, and part of the caution reads, "it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned, something which you rely on in court". basically this means if you have failed to say something when directly questioned (or lied) under caution, you may be less likely to be believed in court.
I assume you were interviewed under caution, and part of the caution reads, "it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned, something which you rely on in court". basically this means if you have failed to say something when directly questioned (or lied) under caution, you may be less likely to be believed in court.
The following sentencing guidelines refer to first time offenders, convicted after a trial and facing no other related charges. (Obviously that doesn't apply to you but the reference points which judges use start with those assumptions, before the judge moves the sentence up or down depending upon the specific circumstances).
The 'starting point' sentence for an offender convicted of a Section 18 offence, involving the use of a weapon which came to hand at the scene is 5 years custody. Judges normally have to pass a sentence in the range of 4 to 6 years. If they don't, they must state their reasons in open court.
The 'starting point' where a weapon was carried to the scene with specific intent to injure the victim is 8 years custody. Judges normally have to pass a sentence in the range of 7 to 10 years. (If that assault resulted in particularly grave or life threatening injuries, the 'starting point' rises to 13 years custody, with an anticipated sentencing range of 13 to 16 years).
Source:
http://www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk/docs/a ssault-against-the%20person.pdf
See the table on page 13
Chris
The 'starting point' sentence for an offender convicted of a Section 18 offence, involving the use of a weapon which came to hand at the scene is 5 years custody. Judges normally have to pass a sentence in the range of 4 to 6 years. If they don't, they must state their reasons in open court.
The 'starting point' where a weapon was carried to the scene with specific intent to injure the victim is 8 years custody. Judges normally have to pass a sentence in the range of 7 to 10 years. (If that assault resulted in particularly grave or life threatening injuries, the 'starting point' rises to 13 years custody, with an anticipated sentencing range of 13 to 16 years).
Source:
http://www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk/docs/a ssault-against-the%20person.pdf
See the table on page 13
Chris
Look, why does everyone say they are innocent of any crime? Prisons are full of 'em.
Sorry to use a worn out cliche, but "there is no smoke without fire."
Where were you & what were you doing at the time of your "incident?" Where was your boyfriend & what was he doing at the time of his "incident?"
You have a previous ABH conviction, so you have form. Are you innocent of that assault too? Your criminal history started when you were 14 years old!!!! And lo! Now you have another charge at 19 years old - FOR THE SAME THING! Aren't you embarrassed?
You are stupid & ignorant - a dangerous combination.
Time to grow up & stop being a bully girl who is just trying, (by the sound of it) to impress her boyfriend & mates.
Sorry to use a worn out cliche, but "there is no smoke without fire."
Where were you & what were you doing at the time of your "incident?" Where was your boyfriend & what was he doing at the time of his "incident?"
You have a previous ABH conviction, so you have form. Are you innocent of that assault too? Your criminal history started when you were 14 years old!!!! And lo! Now you have another charge at 19 years old - FOR THE SAME THING! Aren't you embarrassed?
You are stupid & ignorant - a dangerous combination.
Time to grow up & stop being a bully girl who is just trying, (by the sound of it) to impress her boyfriend & mates.
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