Can The Police Send U To Court Without Being Arrested

[kitten1980]

My husband has got to go to court but the police never charged him or arrest him.

[kitten1980]

oh sorry i forgot to say that the offensive weapon he was charged with was an hammer

[nailit]

Kitten, stop worrying! He isn't going to prison.

[hc4361]

This is the sentencing guide
https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/threatening-behaviour.pdf

6 - 26 weeks custody is the sentencing range for threatening behaviour with a weapon

[nailit]

Hammer, house brick, knife? First offence? Hes NOT going to jail. (if hes not hurt anyone)

[kitten1980]

ok thanks all for advice. Do u mind me asking if u been the same thing

[nailit]

// Do u mind me asking if u been the same thing//
Is that directed at me?

[hc4361]

Where did it happen?
Who was he threatening? a young person/child, an elderly person, a stranger?

[nailit]

What hc said makes a difference as well

[Barmaid]

Kitten, post exactly what happened and exactly what the charges are. And fgs, do not listen to barrack room lawyers. If your hubby has a solicitor talk to him.

[Islay]

Good advice from Barmaid there - an actual lawyer!

[1ozzy]

^^Yes^^

[waterboatman]

I agree.

[naomi24]

... which is what I said in the first place.

[kitten1980]

thnakyou all and ive found out he was cautioned at the police station and ive talked to the solicitor

[dannyk13]

Yes, by summons. Not all offences are arrestable.

[naomi24]

Well done, Kitten.

[Zacs-Master]

Thanks for the update kitten

[kitten1980]

Can summons be a community service

[New Judge]

A summons is an order to attend court for a hearing.

"Community Service" is really "unpaid Work" and is part of a sentence handed down by a court.

[kitten1980]

so he could be looking at that then of what he has done