Hi my partner has being charged, i need help!!

[is there justice?]

Hi HKM20

Sorry that you are both going through this but welcome anyway. You have been given some good advice and are organised with a legal team.
These are the people to give any further evidence, discrepancies, general observations to, not the police who couldn't give a fig about a balanced approach.

Although being charged is scary, at least you will get an end to it all at some point. There are some very 'good news' results on here so take heart although there are no guarantees.

Hub's FA is also a consummate actress and very plausible so I know how worried that makes you feel. The difference is that only one of them will be telling the truth.

Stay strong, dig deep and prepare for battle. You aren't alone by any means, there are far too many going through the same hell.

[frightened spouse]

Hi HKM20

Sorry to hear what you and your husband are going through, my family is in a similar situation but we are only 3 months in and still in the hands of the CPS. It is a horrendous experience that totally turns your world upside down, I know it's not much of a comfort but you are not alone.

The advice and support on this forum is amazing so keep looking in and posting when you feel the need. It appears very common that the police have no interest in defence statements, we have found this too. The positive is that you now have your chance to fight back, the whole process is very frightening but there are people on this forum who have taken this path before you and can give invaluable insight and advice.

Sending virtual hugs and strength

Frightened Spouse

[sparks]

A plea trial, will is quite short, they will ask your husband to confirm his name and address and as the charges are read out he will be asked if he is guilty or not guilty, there may be a bit of legal mumbling from the prosecution and you barrister, if they both agree a trial date could also be set, the prosecution will then have a set time to hand over there evidence and an outline of their case, you will then in the course of the next week or so be given copies of all the statements evidence etc known as the depositions,

[Casehardened]

(never happened as this person admitted to me she was lieing 10 years ago),

Hi,

I note from your reply on another thread that the police weren't interested in this (why doesn't this surprise me!) but of course you will be a key defence witness especially as you come over as a very articulate person.

Sorry to read your partner has been charged but this means you will get to read her statement and will be able to list the inaccuracies and prepare his defence statement.

As you obviously know the accuser fairly well you will be a strong member of the defence team. As you have looked at other members threads I'm sure you have taken on board the advice regarding engaging a specialist solicitor.

[HKM20]

Thank you sparks

We are seeing a solicitor on Friday and she says she is getting a barrister on the case, we have legal aid forms but we are aware that we may need to fund half of the fees ourselves (which is disappointing). Just support from people who know what it is like going through this can truly understand what we are going through helps. We are terrified because she is a good actress and the thought of him going down an innocent man kills us. We have been told he needs to answer his plea in 3 weeks is just so scary. x

[sparks]

Hello and welcome, but sorry you find yourself here and in this situation, the fact your husband has been on bail for that amount of time I would assume you have a legal team, it may assist you with some answers if you read through some of the members posts, but if you have any questions there will always be someone to help you find the answers or at the least offer some emotional support,
Sparks

[HKM20]

My partner has been charged today of historical child rape that surposed of happened 15 16 years ago (never happened as this person admitted to me she was lieing 10 years ago), My partner is totally overwhelmed and we need help and advice from anyone. we are from the UK so any help and support will be greatly recieved. I know you are the only people who can truely understand what we are going through. I just cant believe this is happening, he was on bail for 10 months before being charged.
Thank you for taking the time to read this
HKM20