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    Firstly I have to admit that I was unfaithful to my partner on a night out. I feel ashamed of this obviously and she does not suspect anything now. I cannot bear tell her as if I see her in a bad way it will make me worse!

    My life was pretty much turned upside down last week. I had been out with friends in a pub and quite late on when all but one had left I got speaking to a girl. We both had been drinking but I would not say either of us was very drunk. Within a very quick timeframe she was asking me to take her back to mine for sex. I was a little taken aback but with the drink I agreed.

    We went back and had consensual sex and at no point did she tell me to stop. Once finished, I got ready and said she had to leave which she reluctantly did eventually. This was down to my guilt and I just wanted her out.

    She was a little lost so I walked her back to the pub to try and find her friend who had left by this stage. It later turned out that her friend was quite worried for her as she quickly left with me and had reported her missing. I flagged a taxi and after refusing to go back home with her I even paid the taxi as she had not enough money.

    Fast forward a couple of days and I get a call in work saying the police want to have a chat with me. This was done discreetly and nobody in work found out. I was taken to the station that afternoon making excuses to my colleagues that I had something urgent to attend. In the station I was fingerprinted and DNA sampled etc I then requested the duty solicitor who took a couple of hours to show up but was fortunate enough that he had dealt with cases like this before and was a criminal solicitor.

    The woman in question told police that sex was initially consensual but during intercourse she removed this consent. This is not true and I cannot understand why she would putrid through this.

    The police did not take samples from where this happened as nobody contests that sex happened. They did take photographs though and where discreet about this. Before the interview happened they said I would be back out on bail within about 5 hours. This is what happened.

    The interview with police lasted less than 1 hour and I answered everything true fully.

    At the end of the interview my solicitor told me I can do nothing but but wait the 8 weeks before I return for bail. I have not slept, eaten or been able to go to toilet properly since but this is the least if my worry. I am deeply worried and any advice would be appreciated.

    What hurts me more is keeping this from my partner. The solicitor and the 2 police officers after questioning advised against telling her as it might make things worse for me!

    Do I need to wait until charged before doing anything and should I find a different solicitor now?

    I have changed a couple of the details above as I do not want to identify myself or anyone else.

    Hope someone can offer advice.

  • #2
    Hi & welcome to the forum,

    I'm on mobile internet at the moment but until someone else comes along have a look at this sticky; it may answer some of your queries:

    http://www.daftmoo.org.uk/mooforum/s...at-happens-now

    Well done for requesting a solicitor from the onset!
    'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger'

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    • #3
      Thanks casehardened. I am just so tired at the moment with lack of sleep and reading some stories here hash in a panic! From the link you posted how many cases are NFA do you think as an average? From reading I would assume people are either NFA meaning they have a criminal record or charged... Meaning you sort of have to go to court if you want to clear your name completely.

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      • #4
        NFA means 'No further Action' - no criminal record, although this will lie on your ECRB check and it would be unlikely that you would be allowed to visit USA if you wanted to in the future.
        People Appealing Convictions of Sexual Offences ~http://www.pacso.co.uk

        PAFAA details ~ https://pacso.co.uk/pafaa-people-aga...ions-of-abuse/

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        • #5
          Originally posted by constantanxiety View Post
          From the link you posted how many cases are NFA do you think as an average?
          We have no real way of knowing as of course not everyone falsely accused of rape finds or joins this forum.

          One statistic that is often bandied about is that only 6% of alleged rapes result in an conviction but this begs the question: 6% of what? Reported allegations; investigated allegations; cases that go to trial??

          I am afraid that really you can do no more at the moment than write down the nights events in as much detail as you can while it is fresh in your mind. Does the 'remaining friend' remember anything?

          It sounds like the girl was more than a little annoyed with you for dumping her afterwards but even this is no excuse for a rape allegation.

          We have several members who are supporting their partners through similar allegations and hopefully they maybe able to offer you advice on whether or not to tell your girlfriend.
          'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger'

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          • #6
            I'm sorry for you, being falsely accused of rape is absolutely horrible.
            As far as it concerns your partner, I don't know how close you are and how much you trust her. It's a difficult decision for you to make. I would probably tell her, but that depends on the status of the partnership.
            I'm not experienced in this stuff or UK law at all, but from all I know, the advise to write everything down (really every detail you remember) asap is the best advise for now. The same applies for any witnesses you can think of.
            Keep your head up and don't make any dumb decisions. Try to calm down and try to take care of yourself!

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            • #7
              Hi and welcome to the forum though really sorry you had to find us.
              Sadly your story is a common one. You are on the very beginning of what could be a long trek to clear your name - but that is possible - have a look at this link. I went to some of billy's trial as we live near each other (though we didn't know each other beforehand) and it gave me a lot more faith in the system that a jury can reach a very obvious decision despite what you read in the press etc. If you go back to page 1 of billy's account you will find out what started him on this awful journey too.

              http://www.daftmoo.org.uk/mooforum/s...t=billykickass

              You will get lots of support and advice, legal, emotional and practical on here. It will be useful to read some other threads when you feel able to. You will feel the worst rollercoaster ride of emotions you've ever had - they are "normal" in an horrendous "abnormal" situation but the initial trauma and terror do diminish a little after a while. Keep posting what you are feeling and thinking and we will support you all we can....

              keep strong MH
              "Only love can light the mirror of your soul" - Chris de Burgh

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              • #8
                thanks everyone for replying. speaking with the solicitor he thinks she is trying it on. she has already acknowledged that sex was on the cards when she came back to mine but that it was only initially consensual. i know her friend raised the alarm when she could not find her in pub but there will be cctv with her coming with me and also returning with her to the same place. it could just come down to her word against mine unless she eventually comes to her mind and tells the police the truth.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by constantanxiety View Post
                  thanks everyone for replying. speaking with the solicitor he thinks she is trying it on. she has already acknowledged that sex was on the cards when she came back to mine but that it was only initially consensual. i know her friend raised the alarm when she could not find her in pub but there will be cctv with her coming with me and also returning with her to the same place. it could just come down to her word against mine unless she eventually comes to her mind and tells the police the truth.
                  The CCTV could well be crucial.

                  I may have missed the info but have you obtained the CCTV?

                  It would most likely indicate the 'emotional' state of your accuser. If she's walking back holding your hand for instance... If she's giggling or otherwise happy.

                  It wouldn't be a complete negative if she's crying and distant but it wouldn't be particularly helpful and could be used to show guilt.


                  As for telling your partner. It's up to you. If you share your life with your partner then share this part of your life with her also. Some people are simply amazing when it comes to horrors and dealing with them where as others will walk away. Only you will know what will most likely be your partners reaction.
                  Wow... A signature option!

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                  • #10
                    hi lawless
                    thanks for your support. I don't have the cctv but the police are in process of getting this. it was a fairy public place so they should get cctv of the before and after of the incident with us together and the after should even have us joking together. i just hope there is this cctv and it does not "get lost" and also she does not have any friends who would lie for her. i am just going to have to wait things out until i hear back but with so many miscarriages of justice in our legal system there is always a chance i could fall victim to some bad practice.

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                    • #11
                      Hi CA - have you got a solicitor who specialises in false rape allegations? Don't think that plod will want to help you or be your friend - some members have found them to "lose" vital details that would help with a defence.............MH
                      "Only love can light the mirror of your soul" - Chris de Burgh

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