Falsely accused

[San73]

Hi everyone,I am going through hell and I don't know what to do.i have been separated from my ex partner for over three years, I was detained by police over the weekend and told I was being charged with 3 counts of rape and two of assault..these dated back to 1999 and 2006.After questioning I was arrested for six hours and charged with 1 rape.these allegations are totally untrue and I do not have the will to live anymore.i am disgusted that my ex can make such an allegation..I can't eat or sleep..I have a very supportive partner and family but I feel so degraded and let down by the criminal justice system..my lawyer has asked me to a consultation so we can prepare our case..he is the same lawyer who is dealing with my divorce..I have to sit and wait to see if the pf are going to forward this to court..I don't know if I can last till then!!some good advice would be much appreciated.thanks in advance..

[whatsgoingon?]

Hi everyone,I am going through hell and I don't know what to do.i have been separated from my ex partner for over three years, I was detained by police over the weekend and told I was being charged with 3 counts of rape and two of assault..these dated back to 1999 and 2006.After questioning I was arrested for six hours and charged with 1 rape.these allegations are totally untrue and I do not have the will to live anymore.i am disgusted that my ex can make such an allegation..I can't eat or sleep..I have a very supportive partner and family but I feel so degraded and let down by the criminal justice system..my lawyer has asked me to a consultation so we can prepare our case..he is the same lawyer who is dealing with my divorce..I have to sit and wait to see if the pf are going to forward this to court..I don't know if I can last till then!!some good advice would be much appreciated.thanks in advance..

Hi, welcome to the forum and I'm so sorry you find yourself on here.

My advice would be... a divorce solicitor doesn't have the same competences as one used to dealing with false allegations of sexual crimes..... get yourself a specialist solicitor for this. There's a thread for specialist solicitors on here, and if there isn't one recommended in your area, then I suggest you post a 'request'. I cannot stress enough just how important it is to be defended by someone who KNOWS the subject. There are so many different aspects of law.

All the very best,
WGO

[myhome]

Hi san73 - welcome to the forum but sorry you had to find us.

My first advice is please do not give in to your despair - it's understandable and we have all felt it and feel it. But the most important thing to remember is _ you are innocent and have much more right to hold your head high than your ex......if you have not yet consulted your GP or sought counselling, I would really recommend this as many of us have found great support here... Your partner is standing by you and this will be very important for you and for her and your current family...they will be a great source of support and strength for you.

read other threads on here and see how many people have successfully defended their FA and have come out the other side. Right now I know that it doesn't seem possible to "survive" this awful time - but it is possible and you can do it... we can help all we can....

As WGO has said you need a solicitor who specialises in defending historical False accusations. Your divorce sol specialises in Family law, not criminal law, which is what you need for this..

Keep strong...........

[lonley place]

Hi San, welcome to sanctuary. You have been given excellent advice already and I can't really add to that.
We are through our case and out the other side.... its a hard path to walk with emotions all over the place
but you will get through it ! x LP

[is there justice?]

Hi San

I'm sorry you had to find this forum but welcome anyway. You will receive lots of advice and info so just ask.

The first 4 weeks after a false allegation are mental torture although you will actually calm down quite a bit. It's normal to cry, suffer high anxiety, insomnia etc.

As for motives, who knows? Revenge, money, jealousy?

Keep your chin up and dig deep - you can do this!

[San73]

Thanks..

Thanks for your support to date..will wait to see my lawyer and ask him for past performance on such cases..I made an error when saying he was the same lawyer as my divorce..he is a criminal defence lawyer and knows my situation inside out..I phoned the docs aswell this morning and am waiting for contact back..I feel so depressed and low..hardest part is walking around my work..usually I like good banter etc but I can't be happy at moment..people are commenting on the weight I have lost..I feel so alone even though my family and partner are being so supportive..big thanks to u all..

[myhome]

Hi San - as long as you kep coming on here, you're not alone - sadly there are an awful lot of us with more joining everyday as you can see...

Keep strong - hold your head up cos you're innocent. Tell yourself - like a mantra, "I'm innocent - she's guilty!"

MH

[San73]

Thanks myhome..

[San73]

Specialised solicitor request..

Where would I look for a specialised solicitor who deals with false accusations.i live in fife,Scotland..thanks in advance.is a criminal defence lawyer any good?if my case goes to court then I want to put up the best fight possible..thanks in advance..

[myhome]

have a look here..... http://www.daftmoo.org.uk/mooforum/s...ist-solicitors