Police Bail Rights

[Leanne3006]

I was arrested and placed on police bail pending further investigation. After approx 5mths, when I appeared at the station to answer bail, I was informed that I had been nfa. They didnt give me any written confirmation of this. Six weeks later I was picked up from my home address....not re arrested, because despite there being no new evidence, they had decided to issue me a caution. It all seems a little unfair and underhanded....are they able to do this?

[bednobs]

did you accept the caution

[FredPuli43]

Yes. Do you have any complaint? If you accepted the caution that is an end of the matter. No prosecution will follow, though the caution is on record . What else would you have the police do in your case?

[Peter Pedant]

They can only "issue" a caution if you say you will accept
- see above

It is possible that you accepted somehting (the caution) without really knowing what you were saying yes t0.

[dannyk13]

Reading between the lines it looks like the DPP have decided not to take any further action, but the police think you merit a caution.

[Orderlimit]

Did you admit the offence/s in full Leanne?. To qualify for a police caution the accused must admit the offences in full and those admissions must be reliable. Although not unheard of, 5 months seems a long time to be on bail if an accused has made admissions.

[Leanne3006]

I admitted to a lesser offence than that which I was accused of. When no evidence could be found I was nfa'd. The earlier admission of a more minor was then cautioned. I did accept the caution...i didn't realise you had a choice. I ask because two people who were arrested at the same time are still on bail 11mths later with no charges brought and it seems, a lack of evidence.

[Peter Pedant]

It is why Fred and his cohorts are there Leanne
they can give you advice in your best interests

I think you are stuck with the caution about the lesser offence.

we often look back and think - blimey if I had known that at the time I wouldve....[done something completely different]