gbh with intent section 18

[jadey92]

hi, my sister has just been convicted of gbh with intent section 18 and got 4years! what happened was she was on a night out and some girls kept shoving her on the dance floor there was a scuffle ans 3 girls attacked her. she was put in the toilets while the landlord protected her from the girls punching her. they were kicked out apart from one who was friendly with the bouncers. she claimed she has her finger bit in the scuffle and was getting some attention from a bar maid. at this time my sister walked back into the bar to get her bag and go home. a girl she knew had her arm around her to make sure she was ok. they didnt look at anyone and were just about to leave when the lady who said she was bit (by my sister) jumped on her back from behind span her round and punched her twice in the face. sister punched her back and she feel to the floor. this is all on cctv but the next bit isnt as the lady fell to the only blind spot in the bar. anyway next thing you see this ladys husband who is about 6ft and 30stone pick my sister up and throw her against the wall. she kicked out at him for him to move. she then kicked out again. they say at the lady but there is no proof the kick made contact or where it did.then she left. you also see the girl she knew who was helping her kick out twice.she got 3years. there was no forensic evedence or cctv that sees any kick connect! the other girl texted her mates the next day saying i wonderfully fluffed that woman up and stamped on her head ooooppp it was like something out of shamless.thats beer for you!! my sister didnt. they both pleaded not guilty and were sentenced on the 25th of november. this happend on the 20th of feb 2010.nearly 2years ago.she was only 19.she has no previouse a job her own house a job .she pays all her own bill and has a 4year old daughter and is a single mum! it was in self defence and just a drunken fight that got out of hand. the lady had a fractured eye socket and a bad black eye but no serious lasting damage.is this fair on my sister???? and is there any grounds for appeal?

[boxtops]

were you both there when the attack took place?

I don't see the relevance of anyone being older than your sister - an assault is an assault.

[jackthehat]

No, they don't.

They take into account all the evidence; which has already shown 'beyond all reasonable doubt' that she was guilty.

[jadey92]

ha ha these people obviously know nothing about what we can do. and are just sad acts sitting online all night so i will try something different. thank you who ever asked about her daughter. she will be fine. its a young girl who is in prison for deffending herself i am worried about. you get less for murder and kiddy fidling!

[jackthehat]

Toodle-pip.

[ummmm]

2 become 0

[boxtops]

No need to insult people who are trying to get more information about the situation - some of us have legal backgrounds on AB, you won't get far if you fling insults about. She's been charged and found guilty - on what grounds should she NOT be there? Having a child, or being young, are not mitigating circumstances for assault.

[boxtops]

Damn, words falling on deaf ears - cheerio, both!

[TheWinner]

No comment!

[grffindoor2011]

The fact that you diminish the injury ''the lady had a fractured eye socket.. but no serious lasting damage' tells me many things. ''there is no proof the kick made contact'' is one of them.

Also the argument that 'murderers get less' is nonsense. Murder is life. Even with good behaviour it is not 4 years'.

If your sister is innocent then appeal. Had i been on the jury, everyone involved would be found guilty and carted off to rehab.

[Sikh]

Hi Jade. I really feel for you and your Sisters pain at this time. I believe what your saying is the truth. Numbers alone indicates she was a victim pounced upon by 3 others who obviously can stand up for herself and now is paying the price. Just because a Judgement was made and a Jury Convicted does not mean it was the right verdict. If I was you I would consult a different legal firm as the Barrister representing you within the trial can make ALL the difference.
It is also dependent on the actual Crown Court as well as Judge that heard the case.