Does this mean anything?

[brokenman]

Have finally been told after waiting since start of Dec 2010 that the case against me is being dropped (was really serious stuff, multiple charges, wife the accuser). Found out in a strange way through SS, my criminal sol still has had not one shred of paper from police etc. since I was charged, even after making multiple enquiries and writing multiple letters on my behalf. Been told by SS that the Crown etc will not be proceeding with the case as there is simply no evidence whatsoever to support it, so all charges dropped and no court case, suppose I should be happy, but just not feeling it just now. Strangely when arrested I was held for a very long time (days) and charged almost straight away, but when taken to court I was simply released (no bail or conditions) and no one so far has been able to explain how this could happen. I'm really on here just now as I was also told that the Procurator Fiscal wants to speak to my wife and can't help wondering what if anything this all means. It's been made clear to me by all the professionals involved that they basically are perfectly aware I'm innocent and have done nothing. Is there any chance this will be one of the rare ones, where the false accuser is prosecuted and what should I do to help make this happen.

[Rights Fighter]

it seems that you are in Scotland and the law is different from here in England. We do have one or two Scots members so hopefully they will be along shortly.

[psychotic]

my case

when i was accused the police arrested me very fast... the girl reported saturday afternoon and i was arrested sunday afternoon... held in custody for like 5 hrs and they let me go the same day... no bail hearings or anything... and given a very long 6 weeks to show up in court (which my lawyer will show up on my behalf)... i don't understand why the police take so long... anyway everyday is like a waiting game and some days i am hopeful, other days i feel like its the end of the world... just sharing we seem to be in like similar situations... this website makes me feel that i am not alone =)

[goldfish]

Hi Brokenman

I am so pleased the charges against you were dropped at a relatively early stage but it still doesn't take away the awfull situation and stress you have been through these last few months. You must be so relieved, though i can appreciate the confusion about being 'happy'. My husband had the charges against him dropped three months ago and he couldn't understand why he didn't feel the way he thought he would.
Our solicitor was told by email that the case against my husband wasn't proceeding and that the local procurator fiscal would be in touch. That was three months ago and apart from a letter from our solicitor confirming the charges were dropped and eventually a letter allowing my husband to collect his belongings from the local police station he has had no contact from the procurator fiscal. Like you we feel completely in the dark as to how things have unfolded and would like some kind of formal explanation. Unfortunatly the Scottish Criminal System doesn't feel the need to explain themselves especially when they realise they are in the wrong and make mistakes.
The fact that the fiscal has asked to speak to your wife seems positive but I wouldn't like to speculate as to why they are doing this now. I know in our area in Scotland there have been a number of women prosecuted for false accusations, either for 'wasting police time' or 'perverting the course of justice' I don't know how they decide but through out my husbands case we were constantly hearing about how police and the crown were coming under immense scrutiney as to how they deal with sexual offences. False accusations seem to be swept under the carpet.
I believe my husband's accuser should be charged as we know she perverted the course of justice and so does the crown but how to go about it i don't know. We are trying to get more information through our solicitor but even that doesn't seem to be working.
The only thing I can suggest now is to try and get on with your life again, we are now just beginning to feel positive about the future and can plan and look forward to things. The events of the past year and a half are no longer at the front of our minds and I'm sure you will gradually feel the same. I would be interested to hear what happens to your wife. Meantime take care.