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once trail is over do bail conditions on intimidating a witness still sand?
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once the trial is over for an alleged crime,does that mean any bail conditions on intimidating a witness for that crime gets droped or does t still stand. Sorry if m asking too many questions,Its just, i dont trust my solicitors 100%.& its too late to change.Surely by some-one says they recognised my voice on the phone, thats enough proof to get me arrested.my x gave my bank details to so-one & whoever it was,took out money.i wentto police station to report it.i was told- thats not proof that she done it. she did all my banking & only my x new my details.why couldnt i get her arrested,& why can they arresst me for that phone-call i never did.ive beeen arrested 5 times for allegedly saying things on the phone to this bunch off people. 4 times police let me go.the other is going to magistrates.Many Thanks.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I�ll just deal with the bail issue as the rest of it is a bit too garbled for me to understand.
Once a case is concluded and the defendant is sentenced (if he is convicted) or discharged (if he is acquitted) bail can no longer be imposed. Bail is used to secure attendance at court for the next hearing and once the final hearing has taken place it is no longer applicable. So any conditions that may have been attached to the bail (e.g. not to contact witnesses) no longer apply.
However, witness intimidation is a crime itself and can be charged separately to any other charge and regardless of whether bail conditions are in force or not. This is covered by the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994: section 51 and the maximum penalty is five years custody. For the purposes of the act witnesses remain protected for twelve months after the case has concluded and regardless of whether it resulted in a conviction or not.
Once a case is concluded and the defendant is sentenced (if he is convicted) or discharged (if he is acquitted) bail can no longer be imposed. Bail is used to secure attendance at court for the next hearing and once the final hearing has taken place it is no longer applicable. So any conditions that may have been attached to the bail (e.g. not to contact witnesses) no longer apply.
However, witness intimidation is a crime itself and can be charged separately to any other charge and regardless of whether bail conditions are in force or not. This is covered by the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994: section 51 and the maximum penalty is five years custody. For the purposes of the act witnesses remain protected for twelve months after the case has concluded and regardless of whether it resulted in a conviction or not.
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