ABH

[TRACEYDAVIES3-1]

MY SON IS CHARGED WITH ABH ON A WOMAN. HE HAS ONE PREVIOUS CAUTION. HE IS VERY REMORSEFUL AND IS PLEADING GUILTY. WILL HE GO TO PRISON?

[Buenchico]

As long as both 'harm' and 'culpability' are assessed as 'low', no he won't. If they're both 'high', yes he will. Otherwise 'possibly'. See page 12 here for an explanation:
http://sentencingcoun...ine_-_Crown_Court.pdf

Chris

[bigbadmarty]

sorry sbout that I was saying I doubt it but he will have to undergo some form of awareness course organised by the probation service and\or a fine

[TRACEYDAVIES3-1]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR ANSWERS. JUST ONE MORE, DO YOU THINK IT WILL BE PUT BACK FOR REPORTS WHEN HE PLEADS GUILTY ON THURSDAY AT CROWN COURT?

[Buenchico]

Yes, that's the most likely outcome.

[TRACEYDAVIES3-1]

Hi, asked about my son being sentenced for abh last week. Case put back for probation report. Barrister has said to tell work and ask for a boss to come and give character evidence. Will he be sacked once he tells them or do you think he will keep his job?

[markleech1]

Look here to find the legal sentencing guidelines for ABH assaults
http://sentencingcoun..._Professional_web.pdf

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[markleech1]

You'll find all prison issues answered here;
www.prisons.org.uk/handbook.html
www.spyholepress.com
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