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Kt

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January 2023

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Posted Sat January 28, 2023 1:04pmReport post

Good afternoon ladies.. So I'm a bit confused. My sons case is currently with cps and when I asked the solicitor if the cps will take into account my sons age at time of offence, she said Yes they will. Now I'm wondering what that actually means? I thought cps just say charge them or don't charge them then it's up to the court to decide the punishment.

In another conversation I asked if he could just get a caution and she said definitely not... I'm so confused xxx

Daffodil

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Posted Sat January 28, 2023 3:21pmReport post

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Alison20

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Posted Sat January 28, 2023 5:53pmReport post

Hello Kt

This link to part of the CPS website may be of use to you.

https://www.cps.gov.uk/about-cps/how-we-make-our-decisions

Their decision to prosecute is not only on the evidence they have, but also on whether it is in the public's interest. It is under this part where they will take into account your son age and maturity at the time of the offence. I think the link explains it very well.

I hope this helps you a bit.

Kt

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January 2023

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Posted Sat January 28, 2023 6:05pmReport post

Ah right OK, thank you Daffodil and Alison...I will have a read through that link. Xxx

Alison20

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Posted Sat January 28, 2023 7:26pmReport post

Hello Kt

Just thought I would add that the mental health charity ReThink has some good information/explanations around police/courts etc . I found their website good to look at when I was trying to understand everything that was happening regards police, courts etc as it was straightforward to get my head around. It may be helpful to you, the link is

https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/rights-restrictions/police-courts-and-prison/criminal-courts-and-mental-health/

I hope this helps.

Kt

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January 2023

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Posted Sat January 28, 2023 8:01pmReport post

Ah Alison, that's amazing, thank you so much. I would be completely lost without you amazing ladies xxx

Maij

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Kt

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Posted Sun January 29, 2023 10:14amReport post

Oh Maij, you really do give me hope. Thank you so much xxx

Daffodil

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