criminal damage

[salenka]

I have been accused of criminal damage and the only witness is my x spouse. I am unsure whether to plead not guilty and risk possible court action or admit liability which will result in a caution as it is my first offence. I am concerned because I am currently working in education and have been told this could affect my CRB.

[Ethel]

If you did it, plead guilty.

If you didn't - plead not guilty.

If you did it, but had good reason - plead not guilty due to self defence, provocation etc.

Surely you have a solicitor to advise you, especially as your career could be at risk.

[Law Man1856]

As Ethel says, if you did do it, plead guilty. The courts are more lenient on straight guilty pleas, due to saving court time,cost etc.

However, why on earth would you plead Guilty if you are not? Go to trial, it is the job of CPS to prove your guilt not yours to prove your innocence,

[KiDRaScaL]

im not sure why your talkin about liability but if its a first offence you may get away with a caution. if you do have to go to court then i would advise you to plead guilty as the court would look more favourably on this and be more lenient, not wasting court time etc etc. also if you have any mitigating factors, including the risk to your career this could work in your favour.