Will i go to prison??

Basicly i hit someone in my supported housing with a high heeled shoe on her arm. Caused bad brusing and broke her skin. She pressed charges.A police officer turned up 6 days later wanting me to give a statement, in her words it would be delt with quickly. I refused, wanting to speak to a solicitor first, preferably with one present during questioning. The police officer was totally fine with this.Called her the next day after speaking to my solicitor and agreed to meet at the local police station. Recieved a letter from her today saying i would be arrested for actual bodily harm at police station.Was wondering what sort of sentence i am likely to get.
I have previous for -
theft
burglary (other than dwelling)
x2 posession of offensive weapons (which i served six months in prison for - released last march 06)
I am no longer on licence, have not been in trobule since my release.
Sounds pretty awfull i know.
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Quite agree i did the crime so will have to do the time-
and no i have no history of violence- never used a knife it was for my own protection- reflecing my sentance could of got six years!

Dru R

you're ******

just kidding

I don't think you will get jail time. Just a fine.

frog

As it's not your first offence and you have a history of violence, you might well get a custodial sentence.

However, that shouldn't be too hard for you as it wasn't enough to stop you a second time.

glyntinmyeye

Don't know the provocation but you have admitted the offence on here, you do the crime you do the time.

Granny

I really don't know what to say to you your mind must be in a terrible state but look at the facts you did cooperate with the police and you have kept out of trouble since you got out of prison,plus the prisons are over flowing so for such a small offence you will probably get a warning i hope that you are o k

lick4853

Section 39 (common) or 47 (actual bodily harm) assault....How long ago were the convictions? Have you any previous cautions/warnings?

My best bet is a caution at the least if you cough with mitigating circ's (to get the score down) or a charge at the most for a s.47 to mag's court...fine/community order etc....no prison, unless you haven't given the full facts! If it's domestic related you can start to worry!

Byte

sounds like your only way out is to stick with your mental health worker....
good luck

vdv_desantnik

yes youre going to prison with your past track record

Clif S

The solicitor can best answer the question, hopefully there was something going on that caused this most recent action. If it's somewhat unprovoked...I wouldn't expect a leinent court.

sorry...

the mofo

you more likely to get a suspended sentance if you have no history of violent crime.
The level of injuries are abh for the purposes of arrest, but for court you are more likely to get a charge of common assault.

Although under home office regulations you could still be offered a caution at the station if it is your first violence offence and the level of injuries are fairly minor

realdolby

I dont beleive you that the Police sent you a letter on the lines you describe.Their is more to this story than you are saying.No you wont go to Prison but a restraning order may be given.

phil

Thanks for being honest, you admit what you did, you need anger management classes, ask your brief to go that route which is more likely to stop your reoffending than just putting you back in jail, it doesn't sound that much of an assault but the anger management will help you anyway as anger seems a problem.
was booze involved, any problems there?
good luck!!

british gurly

Considering your previous crimes which now can be brought up in court the judge may look harshly towards the crime. i.e not learning your lesson etc. You also have a previous for posession of an offensive weapon. However they may take things into consideration if it was provoked etc. i would seek legal advice which you have done but i think that you may face a prison sentence be prepared for the worst and if you get probation or community service look wisly and the decisions you make in future i am speaking from experience a criminal record will hinder your life but you can change. The judge may ask for a phy report if you have a CPN then get them involved in the case it does help. The judge will then see that you have a mental illness and take that into considerstion when sentencing you. If you have a key worker at the supported housing then talk to them about recieving some form of cognative skills it does help

Merovingian

Its a 50 / 50 due to your previous. If you did not admit to anything when interviewed then its your word against hers which usually gets thrown out of court. If you did admit to it then its not exactly crime of the century is it..? Write down a letter you want to present to the judge or have your brief read and explain how sorry and remorseful you are. Youve done some time, so you know the drill. The judge will be reluctant to send you back if you can convince him that it was a one off PROVOKED attack.

rann_georgia

In the United States when dealing with a dog who bites someone, the quote is "the first bite is free." Now, I know you're not a dog and not in the U.S. but if this is your first type of offence for this action, I'd say the first hit is free.

It's all a game. It's a bluffing game. You need to think, this is your word against hers. Does she have witnesses? Why didn't someone contact you immediately after it happened? Did this woman wait five days and suddenly decide that she should contact the police?

And, what about her? She may have a record longer than your arm. Find out these facts, if you need to. I think she's just a complainer and a trouble maker.

I think you are very lucky to have received a letter from this woman. How crazy can she be? You don't go out and threaten someone, you have your legal piece do that for you.

First of all, make a xerox copy of the letter or maybe two. Keep a copy safe. Then take the original and the copy to your solicitor and claim harassment because that's what it is. And, your solicitor should be able to advise you if you can file charges against her for harassment. You may be even to get a restraining order against her. She sounds crazy.

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