accused of sexual assault by touching

[mac2012]

OK Mac - I'm sure that someone will be able to advise on a good solicitor around the Bristol area.
I'm not surprised your folks are shell-shocked. Was this alleged "assault" supposed to have happened during school time? If you are still at school, is there a good teacher to talk to about this - I'm not sure what others here might think but maybe if it was supposed to have happened during school time, your school might be able to help you - eg yr Tutor or yr Head of Year?
Were there any witnesses about who can back up your story around the time when she accused you of touching her?
You need to think about that day and write a timeline of events - plus any reasons she may have for lying. Some people lie because they want the compensation, for attention (what made you think that it could be for attention from ex-boyfriend), to get out of a sticky situation (eg had been unfaithful but didn't want to admit it).
Good wishes
Jen

I have left school i did meet this girl did not do any of the things she said i did it was just me and her so its just my word against hers.

[mac2012]

Who did you have with you when you were questioned, OP?

Who did you have with you when you were questioned? my mum

[Faith]

Were you offered a duty solicitor? You were entitled to one as well as a trusted adult.

[mac2012]

Were you offered a duty solicitor? You were entitled to one as well as a trusted adult.

I did not have one but i was aloud with parent

[wunderland]

@mac2012 do you think your mum would come speak to people on this website so the members may give her some insight and work out how to best help you with your situation,I think they may have brought your mum so they could legally interview you I think because you are so young it might have been illegal for them to interview you IM GUESSING but ....whatever you do you and your mum should get a lawyer don't speak to the police they are very dangerous and might pretend they like you ......................................ask your mum or dad to come on the site if you can

[Faith]

Those under a certain age (18 i think) are supposed to have a trusted adult with them, whether it's a guardian or a trained adult. However, if I remember correctly, they are also entitled to a solicitor too. If that is the case, and the OP has not been offered a solicitor, then there has been an abuse of process.

He may of course not remember as the day will be quite a blur due to the stress of everything that happened.

Wunderland's advice is good...a parent may find some good advice here as we have several mums here who will understand their position.

[mac2012]

okay thanks guys and will i have 2 pay for a layer?

[Faith]

you should be entitled to legal aid, so no, but you'll need to look into it

[lawlessone2009]

I would've thought a solicitor was pretty mandatory but then I could be wrong on this. One should at the very very least have been offered. Were you offered one?

Your word against hers..............

I wouldn't count on it! You've been questioned by the Police, It's her word plus their word against yours now..................

It is pretty important for you to let us know if you were offered a solicitor.

You're only 16 as well. Christ, I really feel for you. It's hard happening at the best of times but at your age it's very destructive on your chances of future relations with females. Your mind suffers intolerable stresses and your outlook changes.

Welcome to the forum. We're all here to help. Make sure if there is any further questioning by the Police you have a solicitor present. They have to offer a 'duty solicitor' so make use of them if you have not already got your own.

[traumatisedrose]

hi just wanted to say welcome to the forum, and im sorry that you find yourself in this awful situation.
stay strong....you'll find lots of help and support here

[fighter]

mac2012, welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear why you are here. Yes, I would also suggest you asked some family members to look at this forum so they can help you how to deal with the situation. It is definitely a word against each other; no other evidence to prove touching..unless there is CCTV where it happened. Hopefully the case will be dropped. Attention seeking directed towards a bf can be a motivation indeed Take care of yourself

[Rights Fighter]

Best solicitor I know about in Bristol area is http://www.kelceyandhall.co.uk/


Ian Kelcey is the man......

[RFLH]

thanks RF, much appreciated, as ever.