will he go to prison?

[pippy1987]

My ex was done for ABH against me in 2009, it went to crown court and he received an 8 month sentence suspended for 24 months plus a tag and curfew! His suspended sentence ended mid Jan this year, 2 weeks after his suspended he beat me again although we were not together we have a young daughter, this time he has pleaded guilty to two accounts of assault and one of criminal damage, he is due to be sentenced tomorrow, what is his likely sentence?

[mike11111]

6 months, if the judge is in a good mood.

[AlBags]

4 or 5 years hopefully.

[hc4361]

If there is any possibility of moving, please take it.

[welshlibranr]

such a shame for you to be going through this pippy!............think he'll be going down!.......hope so!.....for how long?...........not sure!......he has previous!....so a long time hopefully!...

[pippy1987]

Its only gone to magistrates court this time so dont think he can get very long!

[Barmaid]

The maximum the Mags can give is 6 months. Given his previous I would think a custodial is quite likely. He will however get some discount for a guilty plea.

[welshlibranr]

Ok somhe's going to prison for a few months pippy, use that time to move away, start a new life away from where he will be when he gets out!........look after you and your daughter!.......this your chance to have freedom from him!..........Take it!........

[bednobs]

it hardly seems worth a custodial on the face of things. Not because i think what he did dosent deserve it but because with the discount he could end up in prison for a few weeks.
I'm not sure thats enough really, and it'll be over very quickly. Perhaps a high level community order might be more tough for him

[kimmartin20011]

hopefully he gets years thats disgusting what he has done you have a child so u need 2 keep her safe and if that means keeping him away from your child then so b it he dont deserve to b a dad 2 your child once he has hit u he will do it again and again and again it will go on untill u stop it get out while you can i have been there and it took me along time 2 getout and am only 22 please for your childs safety please leave him 4 good and he will get 2-3 years but will do half of that sentance so if he get 2 years he will do 1 yr an if he get 3 yrs he will do 15 months x

[jewellerjim]

it is indeed true that Magistrates can only sentence up to six months but if they feel that 6 months is not enough it will be referred to judge and jury tomorrow and they will make recommendation for a longer sentence. They will take into account that the last sentence did not act as a deterrent. Get rid if you can.

[New Judge]

No, it won't go to Crown Court, jim.

Common Assault and Criminal Damage (assuming the value is under £5k) are "Summary" offences for which the maximum sentence is 6 months custody. Committing to the Crown Court for sentence is not an option.

[jewellerjim]

sorry new judge did not read the posting properly - shame though! Wonder if he went to prison or not - very much doubt he will - another suspended sentance I bet. One more chance, last chance, very last chance and then very very last chance!!!!