section 47 ABH

[samantha17]

I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea what someone will get who is charged with abh section47...its my now ex partner beat me up, i didnt have broken bones but he blacked my eye and i had a lot of bruising and swelling. He has past convictions for assault (fighting with people whilst out) and i believe he has been done for domestic violence with a past partner (which I did not find out until now when I have pressed charges for him beating me up this time around)

[Tizzi24]

The maximum sentence for ABH is 5 years, and this offence can be dealt with in the Magistrates Court. In reality, defendants will rarely receive sentences anywhere near 5 years for this offence unless the attack, and defendants with no previous convictions will often not receive prison sentences.

You don't deserve to be beaten up, he seems to be a violent man, so don't back down. Good luck.

[samantha17]

hi thanks for getting back to me...so is it likely that he will do time in prison or more likely that he will perhaps get a fine? I am happy enough mind that he has been charged and shown for what he is but I don't think there is enough justice these days agaginst people like him, for the mental abuse he has gave me and the violence, he a danger to the public and any other girlfriend he gets he should be punished....I have learnt my lesson this time, thanks i will stay strong and never go back xx