Public Order Act Section4

[abdelhakeem]

i got in a fight in a nightclub and the victim suffered from a cut on his cheek he has a serious injury , but the victim didn't want to press charges , but there was witness saying that i punched him and that i threw a glass at him the cps charges me with public disorder section 4 , i have nt receive the charges yet but the officer told me on the phone its section 4 and he guarantees its a fine no prison . Because it was in the beginnging ALLEGATION gbh. do you think there might be a prison for this offence since its my first conviction

[jno]

too many questions... including did you do it? If not, you should try to contest the allegation.

[Peter Pedant]

Every time I go into a police station I hear people asking the P for advice. I feel like saying excuse me.... they are here to prosecute you....

what I really really think you need is a lawyer

there are always thousands of the little blighters all milling around waiting for suckers such as yourself
you might even have noticed one advertising close to the police station you went to.

Tranters in Manchester for example spring to mind

oh and I dont mind if you did it or not

you need a lawyer to represent you.

AND abdulhakeem - that means slave of the Educated One doesnt it ? next time you go out - try not to get involved in a fight.

[jno]

I don't think the police do prosecute you any more, Peter, the CPS does these days, doesn't it? But as methyl says, they can't offer binding legal advice either. Best find yourself a solicitor.

[Peter Pedant]

yeah jno you're right

but there is no point in walking past a police counter and saying

there is no point in asking them,
they're not here to prosecute you, the CPS is.

it kinda sudduv doesnt make sense.

KR PP