my partner was remanded for assault on myself i have dropped charges his solicitor has applied for judging chambers will he get out on bail when he appears at court through video link tomorrow
2006-11-20 10:58:09 · 17 answers · asked by ANN-MARIE K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I would have thought that if you have dropped all charges against your partner then he has no charges to answer therefore no reason to detain him I may be wrong it is just my opinion
2006-11-20 11:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by barn owl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. Recently the law changed so that the police and CPS can go ahead with prosecution even if the victim does not wish to press charges or makes an initial complaint but later withdraws their statement. Bail can only be granted if the Court is satisifed that you as the victim, and any other members of the public, will not be at risk from your partner if he is allowed back in the community. If bail is granted, he may be subject to stringent conditions, most usually in domestic violence cases non-residence with the victim and no contact with the victim.
Unfortunately many victims do drop charges later and allow the perpetrator back in the shared home. I really, really hope for your sake that you won't be called the Domestic Violence Unit out again in a few months time - I'm afraid the evidence suggests that you will. It is *never* OK for your partner to hit you. Please consider talking to one of the domestic violence charities so you at least know what your options are if and when you consider leaving this abusive relationship: http://www.refuge.org.uk/ or http://www.womensaid.org.uk/.
2006-11-24 09:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by purplepadma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doing a CDtoP is so common place these days...Battery (Assault) is a criminal offence, if the CPS feel it is in the public interest to proceed against the defendant then they will regardless of your stance.
The assault must have been vicious to warrant a remand in custody, or he has previous that is for same or similar offences.
Why did you contact the police in the first place if you had no intention to go to prosecution?
Much as I sympathise with victims of domestic violence, the cost of taking a defendant to court for the complainant to retract the statement, or not turn up at court even when a witness summons has been served beggars belief!...but ...when the 'loving partner' does serious if not deadly damage to the victim at a later date...low and behold it looks like the system has failed!
Hows that for justice!
2006-11-21 06:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by lippz 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to stay strong and press charges regardless of what his parents are doing and regardless of what he is thinking or saying and REGARDLESS of the guilt you are feeling..............that guilt is all to do with his control over you and you know he has done this before with other gfs and blames others for his actions...................... you have been controlled and conditioned by him to feel like this, your nature is good and you 'rescue' people thinking that this will help them to be better human beings, this is EXACTLY why you have been targeted by an abuser he feels you are weak and controllable and this is the type of person they always look for, you know he is vulnerable and you buy into that vulnerability and that is exactly what abusers do, once you are under their control your life is one of fear, they abuse then say they are sorry and won't do it again behave vulnerable to draw you in more then abuse again and blame anyone for their actions as they will not take responsibility for what they have done.......his family are also buying into his vulnerability and are just as controlled as you have been......................you have a very sensible daughter, learn from her and unless you want your children brought up thinking abuse in a relationship is normal and acceptable and no one pays the price for abusing then you will collect his things up put them out of the house, phone the police and tell them his family are pressuring you and PRESS CHARGES you will always be a victim and you can look forward to having your children grow up and experience the same type of relationship of abuse and victim all of their life with their own relationships.................go and get support, phone Women's Aid and talk to someone. ....................and yes I understand EXACTLY how you feel, I felt guilty and continued to play the game ( because that is what it is) and escaped about 9 months ago, this Christmas I spent completely alone, but it was peaceful and I didn't get hit, verbally abused, locked outside in the cold or had to listen to venomous gossip they had spouted about me to friends or be belittled in front of other people as I have done for the last 4 years on Christmas day....and many other days............
2016-05-22 01:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should really have been a bit stronger and not withdrawn the charge. My wife was battered by her first husband for four years before she found the courage to leave him. That started off by a slapping and was followed by "I,m so sorry I'll never do it again --- I'll cut off my arm rather than hurt you again" etc.etc ----- guess what ? it just got worse and worse. For your sake I hope I'm wrong but some wife beaters never change Be careful and be happy.
2006-11-20 11:44:51 · answer #5 · answered by JAKE 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why drop the charges? The man assaulted you for goodness sake. Or did he not mean it ?Did he say he was sorry and wouldn't do it again?
Phone your nearest Womens Aid and ask them how many stories like that they've heard.
What happens the next time, because you can bet your boots if you take him back there will be a next time.
2006-11-20 11:10:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately more than likely, if you were the only witness and refusing to give evidence,but therefore, if it is a serious wounding then the c.p.s will follow it through anyway, and the Police get there backing to follow it through to Court,if its High Court you could end up in trouble yourself and for what?
I HOPE YOU FIND THE STRENGTH TO GET THIS LIFE TAKER OUT OFF YOUR LIFE .
PS YOUR WITNESS CARE OFFICER IS THEIR TO HELP
2006-11-23 01:42:07 · answer #7 · answered by live life 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe I am missing the plot here but surely if you have dropped the charges he will walk free altogether, unless there are other charges outstanding.
2006-11-20 11:08:29 · answer #8 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
english law means that it is the crown vs the defendant.
That means your chnge of stance doesnt dictate the proceedings and the cps may choose to proceed regardless.
however, if you are a major witness and the crown possesses little evidence then they may have difficulty holding him especially if he maintains innocence.
Its very noble of you not to betray your partner even though the assault cannot be condoned.
2006-11-20 11:08:37 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry to heap sorrow on your heavy heart, if you drop the charges they will release him
Why do women put themselves through all that pain and then let him out again?
I would wish you good luck but I fear you would waste my good wishes
2006-11-20 11:11:29 · answer #10 · answered by JAYFIRE 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋