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So after my post late last night, my person has had the call that they cps are charging him, only the one charge of attempted sexual communication.
I'm devastated, I think there's more he's not telling me, and that's why they've come to the decision they have ????
He's been told he could go in today or the end of Jan when bail ends, what do we do ????????
If anyone knows of anyone who can help getting it to a closed court I'd appreciate it.
I'm petrified I'm going to lose everything and everyone around me
I'm devastated, I think there's more he's not telling me, and that's why they've come to the decision they have ????
He's been told he could go in today or the end of Jan when bail ends, what do we do ????????
If anyone knows of anyone who can help getting it to a closed court I'd appreciate it.
I'm petrified I'm going to lose everything and everyone around me
Tinkabella, am so sorry this happening to you. Do they have a copy of the decoy conversation? That's probably why it was always unlikely to be an NFA or caution. But on the plus side, if as you said before, it was never a fully explicit conversation but more "inferences" and no pictures were exchanged or requests to meet etc, it is still very likely that he will get a suspended rather than an immediate custodial sentence. Maybe even a community order if there are strong mitigating circumstances. You being a vulnerable adult would be one such circumstance. Work closely with your solicitor and hope for the best. We are thinking of you X
Firstly I am so sorry I remember the feeling of being told charges will be made for my person it's a horrible feeling as for when he should go in to be charged that really depends on what he plans to do if he is planning on going guilty and you want it over quickly my advice would be go in as soon as you can and because it's only one charge of attempted communication it could be dealt with in the magistrates court but even if it does get referred to crown the process will be underway it's typically 4 weeks to go to magistrates and then another 4 to 5 weeks for sentencing at crown if he plans on going not guilty then you could wait as the time frame for trials is months and months i asked and pushed for a closed court but was told it's a public interest so there was no way of getting a closed court but maybe my persons barrister got that wrong but I do know he pushed for that for the sake of our children but was told it would not be possible i think it getting out is one of the things we fear the most but please remember not all get published in the papers or online take care of yourself over the coming weeks and I wish you so much luck with it not being published
Interesting what you say Ted, I was under the impression that any communication offences would always have to go to Crown, is that not the case any more? I thought if it was images only it could be dealt with at magistrates but not communication offences.
Thankyou all for your kind words and replies.
I will get round to giving a proper reply soon.
Ellbee no it's an either way offence so can be heard at either magistrates or crown.
He has just told me the police said he could be in court before Christmas but I guess that means we can sort of move on from this.
He does have lots of mitigating factors I get classed as vulnerable for starters ( my mental health ) my children suffer with theirs too ( my eldest has even self harmed )
What happens if it's suspended? Like probation what do they do etc? What will social services likely do? I've fought so hard to get them off child protection I dont want them back on it ideally. X
I will get round to giving a proper reply soon.
Ellbee no it's an either way offence so can be heard at either magistrates or crown.
He has just told me the police said he could be in court before Christmas but I guess that means we can sort of move on from this.
He does have lots of mitigating factors I get classed as vulnerable for starters ( my mental health ) my children suffer with theirs too ( my eldest has even self harmed )
What happens if it's suspended? Like probation what do they do etc? What will social services likely do? I've fought so hard to get them off child protection I dont want them back on it ideally. X
Oh thanks for that, I didn't realise it could be dealt with at magistrates. Am interested because my OH is due to be charged soon (we hope) with a small number of images and one communication. Best of luck to you and keep us posted!