Hard done by

[sadandlonely]

case has been transfered to crown court first hearing on monday lets see what happens

[Rights Fighter]

Don't pay any attention to EastEnders - it's a story - as he won't get away with it there, unlike in real life.

Yep but these stories can provoke a false allegation.

The problem with these FA storylines on soaps is that they do not go far enough in that the false accuser is sent to prison. In the Eastenders storyline the character Ben was treated with sympathy. If they followed the story through to a decent conclusion it might make would-be false accusers think twice.

I know for a fact that (the character) Kat Moon's storyline was used by at least one liar in her testimony.

[sadandlonely]

well that xmas out the way and new year still on bail and still not allowed to see my family 6 months on my own living and working in the same place feel lower than low

[Casehardened]

case has been transfered to crown court first hearing on monday lets see what happens

well that xmas out the way and new year still on bail

Sorry to hear you're still in limbo;it's easier to get going on planning a defence when you know the court dates.

Hopefully your solicitor is keeping you updated!

[Mumsinastate]

Chin up the good thing about being hear there is always someone to cheer you up so smile the truth will come out and you will be even stronger than you were big hugs xxxxx

[Faith]

Sadandlonely, what an incredibly tough time you are going through and the waiting is the worst of the worst.
You've gotten this far though
Did you ever see a GP...counselling or some medication may at least take the edge off.

Take care.

[sadandlonely]

court on july the second dont know why they take such small lies to court wasting tax payers money should really be able to see though the lies and decite

[sadandlonely]

asked to plead guilty to lesser charge

as you are aware iv been in this situ for about 10 months they have no dna no forenics and no other hard evidence then y is my barrister asking me to plead guilty to lesser charge i.e kissing and touching of breasts when i didnt do anmything wrong in court on monday

[RFLH]

no - don't agree to this at all - ever.

You are innocent - to plea bargain means you will be stained for life by this false allegation.

In a lot of cases is shows that they are shaky ground and aren't sure they will get a guilty.

Do not agree.

[sadandlonely]

so what would you suggest

[Saffron]

Plea bargains are usually offered by the prosecution if they feel that you are unlikely to convicted.
Your legal team have an obligation to point out that if you plead guilty you might get a lesser sentence.
However, as the case is due to be heard next week, it is unlikely that a guilty plea at this late stage will give a substantial reduction in sentence.
I would urge you not to consider a guilty plea.

[sadandlonely]

what if it was my barrister who tabled the plea bargin

[RFLH]

they all do this - I think its to test you.

[Faith]

I agree completely with Saffron and RFLH
DO NOT accept a plea bargain

[sadandlonely]

ok so what are the typical sentaces for kissing a 13 year old touching of breasts and penetration with fingers im asian we have bad press at the mo so would that not be risky to go in front of a jury and get a sentace