Boyfriend Accused - Please help

[sadface]

Update

Hi everyone, just to update you: my bf had his bail date this morning: it took about 5 minutes during which they asked him about his health (?) before re-bailing him for 3 weeks until 11th November.

I remember reading on here once that the longer the rebail period, the less certain the police are about getting a conviction so I'm a little bit unnerved that the next date is so soon (my bf, on the other hand, is just glad that he can go to his friend's Halloween party next week ) but we're trying to keep positive if nothing else.

I haven't heard anything from his accuser since the last post.

I was also wanting to ask if anyone knew of any solicitors that specialise in defending cases like these in South Yorkshire? Preferably one that accepts legal aid, as my boyfriend doesn't have much money and I'm a stereotypically brassic student.

Thanks! x

[Rights Fighter]

Avoid Jordans' in Doncaster like the plague. They have another branch in Sheffield too......

[RFLH]

I'll second that RF.

[sadface]

Thanks guys - he's with Wilford Smith Solicitors in Rotherham at the moment, but as they were the assigned to him when he was arrested then I'm not exactly sure re: their competence (especially in this field).

Meanwhile I still haven't heard from the accuser but from what I've gleaned from her family, her alcoholism has gotten a even more out of hand, but she's to be enrolled in rehab at some point in the coming weeks/months. I personally perceive her worsening dependence as part of an ongoing downward spiral (and my bf is being dragged down with her) or that she's not dealing with the guilt of accusing an innocent man of such a heinous crime and not being able to do anything about it without gaining a criminal record herself (which would be used against her in custody hearings). But I daresay a jury might not see it in the same way...

[Saffron]

You are correct Sadface. Her deteriorating mental state and alcohol addicition could just as easily be attributed to the "trauma of being raped".

However, at this stage it is not for a jury to decide. Try not to worry about that until you have to (IF you have to).

Hang in there

[Rights Fighter]

Try Stephensons in Wigan; name of solicitor is Correna Platt

[sadface]

Good news

Hi everyone, sorry it's been a long time, but I come with good news: I found out yesterday from my cousin (not the accuser, but her brother (to whom I'm still very close)) that the CPS decided about 2 weeks ago not to proceed with charges as they don't have a good enough case to go to court (I'm assuming this is an NFA, then?)

My boyfriend and I have broken up (only a few hours before I found this out - it was not due to the accusations or the case, we'd just reached the end of the line) but I've let him know and he is utter thrilled that he can finally have his life back. He has a bail hearing on Monday so I assume they'll tell him formally then.

Thank you for all your advice and support, it has meant an awful lot to both of us in these dark times.

I hope that all of you guys get a similar outcome and that justice is served for everyone.

Thank you again

[RFLH]

Hi sadface, thanks for letting us know - we always like good news!

I'm sorry that it didn't work out between you both, but you sound as if you'll be friends for the forseeable - you can't have too many friends!

[Browneyedgirl]

That's fantastic news. Thank you for sharing it with us. it is news like that which gives us hope. Sorry things didn't work out for you as a couple.
Take care of yourself.

[sadface]

Thanks!

I do have one question though: how soon are people informed about their NFA? It's just that the accuser apparently was informed of the NFA at the end of January, so shouldn't/wouldn't my now-ex have been informed around that time? (by call or letter)

[fighter]

Thanks for coming back sadface to give us your great news. It will give hope to those who are waiting for decisions and of course a big YEHEY from all of us as another accuser did not succeed!

Sorry to hear about you and your bf breaking up; I hope both of you can move on easily.

[Casehardened]

What good news and well done for supporting your BF through this difficult time for him (though sorry that you're no longer together)

[Faith]

Hi sadface, technically, the police are only required to inform the complainant in a specified time that there will be NFA (although many will let the police know out of common decency)

They have probably forgotten all about him until his bail date so probably will only inform him then.
However, if he gets his solicitor to contact the police regarding their intentions at bail date, then they may well inform the solicitor then.

That's brilliant news however that it is going no further.
Sorry that the relationship didn't work out, but you will have no doubt helped him through what will have been the most difficult experience in his life. Yours too.
You should be proud of yourself and you can now both look ahead to your futures

[largactyl1]

Great news. Another False Accuser bites the dust. You have done really well in supporting him through this.
Kind regards
Jen

[marynarz]

Fantastic news
Thanks for sharing with us