Suspicion of ABH UK

[rolex]

Halloween me and a couple of mates went to a party.

 

 

We were all really really drunk,

 

 

I got was being stupid with some random boy and ended up slapping him but we sorted it out after I had apologised and it was done

 

 

however hours after the police had arrived because two people got stabbed and instead of arresting anyone else I was arrested because of that boy.

 

 

I've been on bail since then for ABH but the police said the boy has bruises on his face which is common assault not ABH.

 

 

In the interview I didn't admit to anything,

I said we had a little argument but i can't remember hitting anyone.

 

 

They have asked me to go back to the station today

 

 

I'm a little nervous as I'm a first time offender never had a problem with the police and never really had a fight before (I'm 17).

 

 

What should I do about this/ what will happen to me?

[mmfhater]

Make sure you have a solicitor with you if you haven't got one ask for the duty solicitor

[Conniff]

Sorry, but drunk at 17, not a good start to life.

[BazzaS]

Halloween me and a couple of mates went to a party.

 

 

We were all really really drunk,

 

 

I got was being stupid with some random boy and ended up slapping him but we sorted it out after I had apologised and it was done

 

 

however hours after the police had arrived because two people got stabbed and instead of arresting anyone else I was arrested because of that boy.

 

 

I've been on bail since then for ABH but the police said the boy has bruises on his face which is common assault not ABH.

 

 

In the interview I didn't admit to anything,

I said we had a little argument but i can't remember hitting anyone.

 

 

They have asked me to go back to the station today

 

 

I'm a little nervous as I'm a first time offender never had a problem with the police and never really had a fight before (I'm 17).

 

 

What should I do about this/ what will happen to me?

 

Ensure you are legally represented (the duty solicitor if need be).

If the injuries were only "transient and trifling" then a charge of ABH won't happen.

 

In theory a bruise is more than transient / trifling but even so a charge of ABH is unlikely for a bruise (only), as the injury must be serious UNLESS there is an "aggravating feature".

This is laid out in the CPS charging standards.

http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/l_to_o/offences_against_the_person/#common_assault

[labrat]

Sorry, but drunk at 17, not a good start to life.

 

dis-regard this comment

 

we are all young once - some cant remember this

 

personally i can remember school serving wine at 17, as the only one who drank red i was given the entire bottle, first bad night shall we say

 

hope it turns out ok

 

and definatly ask for duty solicitor, friend forgot that and im still trying to sort it

[tezza1234]

Sorry, but drunk at 17, not a good start to life.

 

If a Non Site Team member had said this comment, we would be reminded we are not hear to judge and rollocked off, So it should be no diferent for you conniff, I think you should apologize.

[renegadeimp]

To the OP. next time you have to attent the station or speak to an officer, please state no comment and that you want to speak to a duty solicitor before commenting any further. The duty solicitor will help you say the right things, as all the police want is a conviction or charge. The solicitor will listen to both sides of the argument and put you forward in the best light.

 

Again, do NOT speak to anyone without a duty solicitor present. Even if you think what you are saying is harmless, do not say ANYTHING. For Common assault or ABH, if you are charged and found guilty, that record and punishment will stay with you for the rest of your life.

[Ganymede]

Sorry, but drunk at 17, not a good start to life.

 

Haha, yeah because nobody ever had a drink when they were 17!

[BazzaS]

Sorry, but drunk at 17, not a good start to life.

 

I agree with others that many 17 year olds have been drunk, so this on its own seems a bit of a harsh statement.

 

However Conniff may have a valid point if rephrased : drunk enough at 17 to become involved in an incident that leads to an arrest for assault : not a good start - especially if a conviction then follows.