Section 18 wounding with intent statement withdrawal

[manchesterlad88]

I am a key witness for a section 18 wounding with intent case , but when the incident hapened i was on drugs and cant really remember what exactly happened. As time has gone on im starting to feel guilty as I dont want to be involved in the case and feel that my evidence will be inaccurate. How do I go about withdrawing or up dating my statement as I do not wish to see this person go to prison for something im not completely sure he has done.

[bednobs]

i would have thought that it dosent matte that you cant remember accurately now, as you would have made a statement closer to the time when you did remember.

[manchesterlad88]

yes but does it not matter if I was high on drugs at the time , I was scared to say at the time as I was affraid that I would get into trouble for it..

[ummmm]

You'll have to tell them now and see what happens.

[Teleph0ne]

I would definately say that you were under the influence at the time and your evidence will be judged accordingly. You could try a retraction statement but it is likely that you will still be made to appear. You can not get in trouble for stating in court that you were high on drugs at the time, they will appreciate your honesty.

[Androcles]

On the other hand, it might also sound like you've been got at. I mean how did you end up a "key witness" in the first place and make a statement, if all along you weren't sure?

You must have been pretty convincing for them to call you as key.

I think withdrawal at this stage will look extremely suspicious......

[scott1234]

I sugest that you tell the police before you let someone be tried for something they may not be guilty of.just explain to the police about the drugs you were on

[manchesterlad88]

the police man was quite intimidating and was kind of putting words or phrases into my mouth, Im not bothered about gettin into trouble fromn the police or gettin a slap on the wrist, in my eyes its doing the right thing by telling tye truth, it would be wrong of me to make a statement and not say that I was on drugs as you wouldnt be seen as capable if i was driving whilst on drugs, so surely my statement is not very credable. Am i right in thinking this, and thanks for the comments youve been a great help.