Public Order Section 4 Charge At A Football Match

[Watto1867]

I was arrested on Saturday at a Football game for the above offence, I am a first time offender and was reacting to an assault on myself but the Police only caught me acting aggressively on cctv after I had been punched to the floor only a minute before.
Could someone please advice me on what verdict the court will take on this matter , as in a fine/ banning order etc
Any help would be much appreciated

[davegosling]

"Could someone please advice me"

Yes, and that person is your solicitor. What has he/she told you?

[Buenchico]

See pages 75, 440 and 455-456 to read exactly what the magistrates will have in front of them:
https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/MCSG-April-2017-FINAL-2.pdf

[Watto1867]

I have not as yet instructed a solicitor I am awaiting a call back from a couple

[Watto1867]

Would be interested to know if anyone else has been charged with this offence previously and if so what to expect ?

[Buenchico]

>>> Would be interested to know if anyone else has been charged with this offence previously and if so what to expect ?

Quote 1:
"Sam O’Donoghue, 27, of Walterton Gardens Westminster, London – Section 4 Public Order received 100 hours unpaid work, 12 months community order, 3 year football banning order as well as costs and victim surcharge.

Bek Yerby , 18, of Amorosa Gardens, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Section 4 Public Order received 100 hours unpaid work, 12 months community order, 3 year football banning order as well as costs and victim surcharge "

Source:
https://cityoflondon.police.uk/news-and-appeals/Pages/Twelve-men-sentenced-to-over-26-years-in-prison-for-football-related-violence-.aspx

Quote 2:
"Brian Hall, 48, unemployed, of Seaforth Grove, Southend - sentenced to 12 month community order for Section 4 of Public Order Act"

Source:
http://neighbournet.com/server/common/hfcrime009.htm

Quote 3:
"A further three men were all handed 140 hours of unpaid community work each, three year football banning orders and ordered to pay costs of £200 for Section 4 Public Order offences of threatening behaviour.

They were Mark Redfearn, 42, of Elm Place, Armthorpe; 45-year-old Gary Flately of Westmorland Street, Balby; and Andrew Toyne, 23, of Ashton Drive in Kirk Sandall."

Source:
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/football-fans-sentenced-for-terrifying-violence-after-jovial-banter-turns-ugly-9146245.html

Quote 4:
" Five others received community sentences and five-year football banning orders over Section 4 offences.

They were: Steven Bardell, 23, of Witton Lodge Road, Erdington; Andrew Clynch, 22, of Kenrick Croft, Castle Vale; Sean McDermott, 29, of Chester Road, Castle Bromwich; Jason Wager, 30, of Lakeside Walk, Birmingham; and Matthew Robinson, 32, of Walney Road, Sutton Coldfield."

Source:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/4740283.stm

Quote 5:
"Daniel Brown pleaded guilty to a Section 4 Public Order offence and was sentenced to a £400 fine and £100 costs.

Christopher Tucker pleaded guilty to a Section 4 Public Order offence and was sentenced to a £400 fine and £100 costs."

Source:
http://www.cps.gov.uk/northwest/cps_northwest_news/man_guilty_of_abh_at_preston_north_end_game/

[New Judge]

You would be unfortunate to suffer a banning order (page 440 of the document you have been referred to) as a result of a single isolated incident (assuming this was such). The court must be satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe that making a banning order
would help to prevent violence or disorder.

Do you intend to plead guilty? If so save your money and put it towards your fine (if the court is minded to deal with the matter by way of a financial penalty), costs and victim surcharge.

[New Judge]

^^^^

I was referring to the money that a solicitor will cost.

[New Judge]

At your first appearance you will be entitled to the free services of the duty solicitor at court. If you intend to plead guilty use this service to put any mitigation you might have.

[Watto1867]

Thanks guys for your answers , am hoping further evidence comes through press images and cctv , was told the Police will be back in touch this week .
I will be pleading guilty but with mitigating circumstances