character references do they help ?

[gilly100788]

Does writing a character reference when someones in court help if so does any body know how to word it ie how to begin ?

[Count-A-Strong]

Punctuation is quite important.

[society]

...and grammar and spelling.

[squarebear]

Who it's from is also important.

[woofgang]

I reckon that would depend on what they are in court for.....also it won't affect innocent or guilty and if they've got previous then its unlikely to help to say they are nice people and good to their mother.
I would suggest you write something like this. Make it factual and NOT your opinion
"I have known xxx for xxx years. In that time he/she has proved him/herself to be (honest, caring, etcet) He/she is the only carer for/ a caring parent of/ a single parent/. He/she works for charity....
and sign it with your name and titile plus any appropriate professional qualification

[sandyRoe]

I remember a few years ago Peter Robinson, the DUP MP, gave a character reference for a young man who had 'glassed' a girl in a bar.
People have got prison sentences of about 2 years for such an offence, but it must have been a glowing reference because the chap got off with a suspended sentence.

[gilly100788]

thanks its for my son so i want to do a good one if i am allowed to that is.

[squarebear]

I don't think it would have much credibility if coming from his mother.

[sandyRoe]

Could you ask a clergyman, or your GP, if they might help?

[Count-A-Strong]

It's pretty obvious a mother thinks the sun shines out of her sons bottom. I therefore concur with the learned squarebear.

[woofgang]

TBH I don't think it would help and might hinder unless you are disabled and he is your carer.

[woofgang]

That's why i said it depends what you did and what previous....

[gilly100788]

Thank you so much for your answers,i ill give any thing a try,well you would wouldnt you,it was to do with football so hes prob got no chance. thanks anyway

[jackthehat]

Perhaps he ought to stop going to football ?

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[RATTER15]

Perhaps he will just get a red card!

[Tim123]

"I'll give anything a try, well you would wouldn't you?" That's exactly why they won't set much store by it.

For goodness sake make sure you stick to the truth, though, or you will be in trouble too.