Forensic analysis

[Lee2312]

I have now been on bail sice June 2010. The date for my return is early 2011.

When i was last re-bailed the OIC wouldnt really tell me the reason for the extension and invited me in for a further interview if there was anything i wished to dicuss. I politely declined as per the advice i have been given. I have already strongly refuted the allegations in my original interview.

My solicitor had a word with the police who told him while they do sympathise with my situation my laptop is still waiting for forensic analysis. They cant tell him where it is in the process but this seems like all they are waiting for until this can be sorted.

I know there is nothing on my laptop apart from uni work and general internet browsing. Yes i have viewed pornographic material which i freely admitted to the OIC at interview. Which young guy hasnt? Nothing out of the ordinary though.

I volunteered this laptop to the police at interview as it hadnt been in my possession since 2008....when i finished uni i gave it to my nephew for school work. Im kinda wishing i hadnt now due to the delay but i wanted to be as transparent as possible.

What does this mean for me? im hoping that it means the matter will be sorted once and for all when the laptop comes back. The OIC did say my sol that he would get in touch with me if anything happens earlier.

Its my birthday this week and Christmas. What a hollow one it will be.

[RFLH]

I don't want to bring you down further - but have you proof and dates for when the laptop was out of your possession?

There is always a long wait for computers to be investigated.

Try and make the most of your birthday and christmas, it'll be tough I know, but try and be postive.

[Lee2312]

Yes the police collected it from my nephews house so they know it wasnt in my posession.

Do the police have to wait for analysis before NFA or diposal?

[Midnight and Worried]

Hello Lee,

My Grandson is in a similar position albeit his is a mobile phone that was sent for forensic examination.He has been on bail since July,rebailed several times while waiting for the info to come back and is now on bail until mid January.

He has been told that the CPS cannot view the evidence until January but our solicitor will be informed if there is anything likely to happen before then,which seems similar to the info that you have.

The Police and CPS take so long it is a complete nightmare but the time scale is not unusual according to what I've been told although it does make Christmas a non event,I'm just sorry that you are in the same situation and can only hope for a speedy resolution.

[Lee2312]

Hi Midnight and worried. Yes the situation is a nightmare.

I am trying to carry on as usual - going to work etc.

To make it even worse i met a girl the other week who i have fell for in a big way. She feels the same about me. I was doing fine by myself but now i feel as if i have more to lose.

My employers are behind me in this. They have offered me various jobs at different locations when this is all sorted.

The waiting is Hard....

[witsend]

dear lee, feeling for you especially with it being your birthday and xmas on the horizon. hopefully this will be over and done with before too much longer. you are in my thoughts.

[Lee2312]

Hi Witsend....thanks for the reply.

I think throughout the last seven months i have suprised even myself with the inner strength i have displayed. I havent missed a day from work, i havent been to the doctors or had any form of counselling or support. I have got through this by myself and with a little help from you guys on here.

Im 25 years old and have my whole life infront of me. I just want this to be resolved soon so i can move on. I have good career prospects and i was just starting out in my professional life after uni when this all started. As i mentioned in my previous post i have just met a girl who is everything i ever wanted. I dont want to lose her.

[Saffron]

Hi Lee
I agree that you never know how strong you really are until you are tested. You can either curl up and die, or fight. I am pleased that you have chosen to fight.

Stay strong

[Lee2312]

Well Christmas and new year is nearly over. It has been tough. I sat on new years eve by myself and swore that i would never spend another new years eve like that again!!! The only postive i can take from it is the fact that you have plenty of time to think and reflect. I've definitely had enough of that now!!

I still havent heard anything. i am due to answer bail at the end of January. I just want to move on with my life. 2011 hasnt really started for me yet.

Just want to send my congratulations to midnight and worried and the rest of his family!! Congratualtions doesnt sit well with me after all you have been through but its the best i can think of. However, im sure it is a huge relief for it all to be over. A feeling i have yet to experience. To be honest i dont know what it will feel like if it happens. Will be mixed emotions for me.

Finally just want to say that midnight and worried your grandson is very lucky to have you. The way you have fought for him and believed in him is something that everybody in such a tough situation needs. Your fight and caring nature has been an inspiration to me and will continue to be so.

[Midnight and Worried]

Hello Lee,
Thank you for your kind words,as you know it is a living nightmare that seems as though it will never end but it does eventually,for no other reason than that the Police work extremely slowly,to them it is just another job in the pile.
I don't think it even crosses their mind what a falsely accused person is going through, the waiting can be unbearable at times but you have to grit your teeth and keep going.
You know that you are innocent and that will give the strength to carry on,I didn't ever ask my Grandson that question because I already knew the answer,his innocence got us through the last seven months and I'm sure it will do the same for you.

[stressed out]

stressed out

hi

does anyone know what happened with lee2312 and midnight and worried?

thanks