Your Right To View Evidence

[Veryworried]

Hello

My husband is to attend Crown Court after being arrested nearly two year ago for possession of articles in the use of fraud. At the time he was arrested he admitted he was guilty of having the articals and was processed with no representation. He was bailed to appear for more questioning and used a duty solicitor and informed that it was to go to crown court. He's has submitted all forms for the application of legal aid. My husband has started a new business and is currently not in profit so it's just my wage with child tax credit comin in which is less that 2k a month after tax. We have a house that is mortgaged and 2 children.

He's just heard back re legal aid and they're telling him his contribution is just over £13760 which we have to pay in 5 instalments. I don't even earn £2752 a month so it's impossible. The thing is the solicitor has been provided with over 1000 pages of evidence but each time my husband ask to see it he just gets brushed off with a lets check out the legal aid first then you can see it. The point is if the cost (being queried by solicitor at moment) is any where near the quote my husband will have no alternative but to represent himself. If he goes this route (fully aware this may mean prision) has he the right to view the evidence before trial?

Thanks for reading

[Buenchico]

>>>has he the right to view the evidence before trial?

The answer is very simple: Yes.

[Veryworried]

Thanks so much for your speedy reply :-) bless you