My oh was arrested last year and was released under investigation. Since then he's been told to register at the police station every three months. However he's not had to actually go to the station as the week or so before his solicitor was told he didn't need to come in as nothing had been looked at.
That's happened a few times. Now he's due to report next week but has heard nothing about not needing to go in.
If he does actually need to report this time what should he expect ? Will he need his solicitor with him ?
That's happened a few times. Now he's due to report next week but has heard nothing about not needing to go in.
If he does actually need to report this time what should he expect ? Will he need his solicitor with him ?
I thought when they were RUI they basically are just left alone until they are charged. They have no bail restrictions and I'm sure they don't need to report to the police station every three months as that's what you do on bail?. My OH was Rui and he heard nothing for months and months until he was called for a second interview. He then carried on RUI until they charged him. He's been waiting 3 years and two months and still not been sentenced, ridiculous really! He had to register on the SOR after his plea hearing was June last year!
His solicitor has just contacted him to say that he doesn't need to go to the station next week and that his case is now with the cps.
I'm really panicking now. How long is this likely to take now ? I was expecting it to take longer and then probably a second interview.
I'm really panicking now. How long is this likely to take now ? I was expecting it to take longer and then probably a second interview.
Hi Needhelp
RUI lasted 16 months for my ex. He didn't have to report anywhere during that time.
He was then notified by phone that the file had been passed to CPS for a charging decision. No second interview. That took 2 months. Then the speed from day of charge to sentencing accelerated. Plea hearing 4 weeks after charge then sentencing 4 weeks after that (he pleaded guilty). Given 3 days on plea date to register on the SOR.
It was scary.....but in hindsight now much better than it dragging out for many more months. I feel so much for people on the forum that are being tortured with unbearably drawn out cases (thinking of Louise49, so cruel for you/oh).
Wishing you all the best x
RUI lasted 16 months for my ex. He didn't have to report anywhere during that time.
He was then notified by phone that the file had been passed to CPS for a charging decision. No second interview. That took 2 months. Then the speed from day of charge to sentencing accelerated. Plea hearing 4 weeks after charge then sentencing 4 weeks after that (he pleaded guilty). Given 3 days on plea date to register on the SOR.
It was scary.....but in hindsight now much better than it dragging out for many more months. I feel so much for people on the forum that are being tortured with unbearably drawn out cases (thinking of Louise49, so cruel for you/oh).
Wishing you all the best x
It's so scary now. We were getting used to a new normal now this. Was hoping it would take a bit longer so son. Pull finish his A levels before everything came out. Now it looks like it's all going to blow up just before or during his exams.
Does anyone know if things are likely to be added to his charges on d it's been sent to cps ? He was arrested on iioc and communication with a minor. I'm worried that things like inciting will be added as well.
if extra things were found would there not have been a second interview before sending the file to the cps ?
Does anyone know if things are likely to be added to his charges on d it's been sent to cps ? He was arrested on iioc and communication with a minor. I'm worried that things like inciting will be added as well.
if extra things were found would there not have been a second interview before sending the file to the cps ?
The police will usually suggest charges but CPS can amend them. My partner had more charges but the CPS removed a couple. The second interview may come once CPS have reviewed the evidence if there are things they need the police to clarify or he may just get charges. It is scary once you know the ball is rolling after spending so much time in limbo, the CPS can take a while so try not to stress too much - easier said than done! I'm not sure whether it's worse being in limbo or waiting for court once charges have been pressed! What I will say is if he receives a list of charges it will seem very scary but there is always a chance of disputing the charges depending on evidence so ensure your solicitor (and you if you can face it) go through the evidence with a fine toothcomb. Xx
Will the police add charges such as inciting to the case they send to the cps ?
Nothing was mentioned about inciting at the first interview and he was arrested on sexual communications and iioc.
Nothing was mentioned about inciting at the first interview and he was arrested on sexual communications and iioc.
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What I really mean is if at the first interview you were arrested for sexual communication can they then include inciting in the case file they send to the cps without interviewing him again ?
I just wish it had taken a bit longer it's like Im back to the knock again.
I just wish it had taken a bit longer it's like Im back to the knock again.
Hi Needhelp, yes I would think they could add inciting if they believe that it happened. My son didn't have a second interview, the police collected their evidence and then sent it all to CPS. CPS went back to the police on at least 2 occasions asking for more information and asking the police to follow up on specific things. Eventually the CPS had all the information they required and the OIC contacted my son and asked him to go to the police station. This is when he received the charges.
Were you told that the cps went back to the police at the time ? Were you kept updated or just nothing until the charges.
The officer in charge told us when we asked for an update. If we didn't ask why it was taking so long there wouldn't have been any contact until the charges were given.
Did he have a solicitor when he went back to the station to get his charges ? Did he know that he was getting charged when he went to the station ?
No he didn't have a solicitor and no he didn't know he was going to get the charges. The OIC asked him to go to the station so he could update him on the investigation. It was only when he got there that he was informed of the charges. He was devestated when he was given the information as it was worse than he had thought.
That must of been terrible for him as he wasn't expecting it.
Yes it was, especially as some of the details were worse than he thought. I think this is unusual though so hopefully your persons case will come back as expected and the charges will be the same as the ones originally given.