very worried

[Rights Fighter]

Naming the solicitor practice won't hurt on here. Don't forget many are named in the "recommended" subforum threads....

[joe_3178]

Some have barristers pull out the day before. Which part of the SW - Cornwall? Devon? Somerset?

Why do barristers pull out? Must be so tough for the accused to have this happen

[bootandsuit]

Why do barristers pull out? Must be so tough for the accused to have this happen

@RF my solicitor is LBS solicitors if that helps ? I went to watch the CCTV yesterday but the files were corrupt? My solicitor said that's normal and they will ask for another copy? Just thinking they won't be back in time for my new barrister to view them nor me !

I'm a shaking mess at the moment God knows what I'll be like in 3 weeks time

[Rights Fighter]

Why do barristers pull out? Must be so tough for the accused to have this happen

There can be any number of reasons. There could be a trial that is over-running. An appeal date might have suddenly been arranged which cannot be vacated. He or she could be ill......

[Rights Fighter]

@RF my solicitor is LBS solicitors if that helps ? I went to watch the CCTV yesterday but the files were corrupt? My solicitor said that's normal and they will ask for another copy? Just thinking they won't be back in time for my new barrister to view them nor me !

I'm a shaking mess at the moment God knows what I'll be like in 3 weeks time

I don't know LBS. What does that stand for?

Your solicitor should request an adjournment if the CCTV is not obtained before the trial, long enough before to enable them and you to view the footage. it's entirely possible that another barrister will be found who will make sure that happens.

[bootandsuit]

I don't know LBS. What does that stand for?

Your solicitor should request an adjournment if the CCTV is not obtained before the trial, long enough before to enable them and you to view the footage. it's entirely possible that another barrister will be found who will make sure that happens.

Sorry stands for Boyle Leonard solicitors

I've git a new barrister I'm meeting her on the 25 tho that's 2 weeks before trail she's called Jo Martin from Devon chambers she has a good website write up

[bootandsuit]

Sorry stands for Boyle Leonard solicitors

I've git a new barrister I'm meeting her on the 25 tho that's 2 weeks before trail she's called Jo Martin from Devon chambers she has a good website write up

Any thoughts RF?

[Rights Fighter]

I've never heard of her. That doesn't mean she's no good of course. She might be absolutely brilliant. Have you looked online?

[bootandsuit]

I've never heard of her. That doesn't mean she's no good of course. She might be absolutely brilliant. Have you looked online?

Yeah I have she looks like she specialises in cases like mine

[Staystrong1]

Specialist

Hi

Hoping your new barrister specialises in this type of case and that she will give you confidence to get through your ordeal. Dont lose heart as long as shes on the ball at least youve got time to,prepare.

[bootandsuit]

Proof????

Maybe a break through ? I managed to de code the CCTV CDs one was of an area of the city where I've always said I wasn't there ? The other of outside a nightclub(somewhere my FA denied we ever went to)

Having sat and watched two hours (very boring lol) there I was approaching the nightclub hand in hand at 1.27am we can clearly be seen kissing and chatting she was walking perfectly fine on high heels

Upon leaving the nightclub at 2.04 am I standing outside once again clearly on CCTV and have a cigarette with her once again hugging kissing chatting laughing no sign of her being unsteady on her feet she looks more sober than I did ! This was the last place we went to and the last drink she and I had.

An hour later she's calling the police to say she was date raped (no drugs in her system proven) and unconscious and found me raping her ??? Surly this proves she was not in that state the taxi home would of taken 20mins which she flagged down ?

Thoughts as ever appreacted

[Rights Fighter]

That's one for the barrister to use. Sounds helpful though!

[bootandsuit]

That's one for the barrister to use. Sounds helpful though!

First bit of proof that dispels her lies so I'm really hoping so still lot and lots of CCTV outstanding including the CCTV from the garage we stopped at which the police have and I've never seen they have his registration number but never interviewed him?

[bootandsuit]

hi all

16 days away now from the start of my trial even tho I'm innocent of this horrendous accusation I am absolutely bricking it !!!!! Which I'm hoping is normal ?!?

I'm seeing my new barrister tommorow for the first time since my previous one backed out

My question is is there anything I should be asking my new barrister ? Still don't feel very prepared just some advise from people that have or are facing a crown court trail

Thanks guys

[bootandsuit]

hi all

16 days away now from the start of my trial even tho I'm innocent of this horrendous accusation I am absolutely bricking it !!!!! Which I'm hoping is normal ?!?

I'm seeing my new barrister tommorow for the first time since my previous one backed out

My question is is there anything I should be asking my new barrister ? Still don't feel very prepared just some advise from people that have or are facing a crown court trail

Thanks guys

Also will I be made aware of all I'm gonna be thrown at by the cps / police ? Can they hold anything back ? Or am I made aware of all disclosure?