False rape accusation. Aqquited and now offering support.

[Nevergiveupsupport]

Hello,
I am on this forum today to explain my long painful story.
I am a 21 year old male and last year (may 2014), I was falsely accused of rape.
At the time of the accusation I was a normal 20 year old boy. Enjoyed going out socialising with mates, going to the gym, watching football, spending time with my girlfriend and in general I was your happy average boy of my age. Then one night I met a girl in a local nightclub who I never knew but happened to stay nearby my home. We were kissing and dancing in the nightclub one thing led to another and later in the night we progressed onto having sex. The female left a lovebite on my neck. I felt terrible on my girlfriend so I didn't stick around for long after which I think may have caused the female to make this disgusting allegation which then went on to ruin my life. I was sitting In my house the next day as normal then all of a sudden the police arrived, detained then arrested me for rape. I was histerically upset and just could not believe what was happening. I was kept in the cells for two days as it was bank holiday weekend I had never even been to a police station before never mind the cells I was absolutely terrified. I was then taken to court and bailed. I was aqquited after a 5 day trial 3 weeks ago.
During the 16 months of waiting and wondering it was the worst feeling in the world I had lost everything, caused everyone so much pain my family, my girlfriend just anyone who cared about me really. There where many times during those 16 months where i thought life was not worth living anymore. I am writing on this forum incase anyone in a similar position wants to talk to me for support because I know exactly how low life can get and to tell them never to give up because there is light at the end of the tunnel!

[joe_3178]

Great to hear that you can now move on with your life. how has the last 3 weeks been since you had the verdict?

[Casehardened]

Great news about your aquittal and thanks for your offer of support to other members; as you have experienced the whole process from start to finish this will be very helpful (after 10 days and five posts you will be able to send and receive pm's but in the meantime do consider posting on other folks threads)

If you were happy with your legal representation you could add a recommendation on the solicitors thread in the 'Useful Information' section of the forum.

Oh, and finally:

[Rights Fighter]

Was this a legally aided sol and barrister?

Yayyyy great news!

[jittery]

Hello,
I am on this forum today to explain my long painful story.
I am a 21 year old male and last year (may 2014), I was falsely accused of rape.
At the time of the accusation I was a normal 20 year old boy. Enjoyed going out socialising with mates, going to the gym, watching football, spending time with my girlfriend and in general I was your happy average boy of my age. Then one night I met a girl in a local nightclub who I never knew but happened to stay nearby my home. We were kissing and dancing in the nightclub one thing led to another and later in the night we progressed onto having sex. The female left a lovebite on my neck. I felt terrible on my girlfriend so I didn't stick around for long after which I think may have caused the female to make this disgusting allegation which then went on to ruin my life. I was sitting In my house the next day as normal then all of a sudden the police arrived, detained then arrested me for rape. I was histerically upset and just could not believe what was happening. I was kept in the cells for two days as it was bank holiday weekend I had never even been to a police station before never mind the cells I was absolutely terrified. I was then taken to court and bailed. I was aqquited after a 5 day trial 3 weeks ago.
During the 16 months of waiting and wondering it was the worst feeling in the world I had lost everything, caused everyone so much pain my family, my girlfriend just anyone who cared about me really. There where many times during those 16 months where i thought life was not worth living anymore. I am writing on this forum incase anyone in a similar position wants to talk to me for support because I know exactly how low life can get and to tell them never to give up because there is light at the end of the tunnel!

Glad to hear your good news

[Nevergiveupsupport]

Great to hear that you can now move on with your life. how has the last 3 weeks been since you had the verdict?

The last few weeks have been very relaxing feel like iv lost so much weight of my shoulders!
Now just trying to work back into normal life again still feels strange having something on my mind for so long and now it's gone.

[Nevergiveupsupport]

Was this a legally aided sol and barrister?

Yayyyy great news!

It was legal aid and the man was a solicitor advocate.
He was brilliant

[SalvationNeeded123]

Congratulations on your acquittal! I haven't been charged, and am hoping I won't be, but I was wondering what your process was like? What was the CPS' reason for charging? What evidence did they feel was strong enough?
And how were the court proceedings?
Amen to your freedom!!!

[innocentson]

It was legal aid and the man was a solicitor advocate.
He was brilliant

Congratulations : so good to hear positives. Well done &


My sons case sounds like it could be similar in some ways eg consensual one night stands on a young people night out. The only differences being it happened some years ago & the fa decided not to pursue it ...... Only to change her mind this year..... Trial is 2 months time. But we are terrified of the whole unknown process and whether a jury will understand the circumstances eg strangers meet on a night out and things happen between consenting adults.

How did you find the jury reception to your case (obviously not guilty) but was their body language type indicators ? And how was the prosecutor - eg their style of q's and approach. I'm just conscious that my son is now a respected worker & late twenties (the incident happened when he was early twenties (student) so not sure if he's lost the slight advantage of being. Seen to be very young ..... As he was at the to time and looked younger still for his age then.

Sorry to go on - just a rambling very worried mum ; who's probably had too much red wine tonight

Any info welcomed

[Nevergiveupsupport]

Congratulations : so good to hear positives. Well done &


My sons case sounds like it could be similar in some ways eg consensual one night stands on a young people night out. The only differences being it happened some years ago & the fa decided not to pursue it ...... Only to change her mind this year..... Trial is 2 months time. But we are terrified of the whole unknown process and whether a jury will understand the circumstances eg strangers meet on a night out and things happen between consenting adults.

How did you find the jury reception to your case (obviously not guilty) but was their body language type indicators ? And how was the prosecutor - eg their style of q's and approach. I'm just conscious that my son is now a respected worker & late twenties (the incident happened when he was early twenties (student) so not sure if he's lost the slight advantage of being. Seen to be very young ..... As he was at the to time and looked younger still for his age then.

Sorry to go on - just a rambling very worried mum ; who's probably had too much red wine tonight

Any info welcomed

Sorry to hear about your situation il offer any info I can to help.
The jury didn't give much expression to be honest. I watched them sigh a couple of times when witnesses were giving evidence which I hoped they were doing so because they didn't believe what they were saying but I could be wrong so it's hard to judge.
What you need to tell your son to do is make sure he is very clear with his version of events that night. It's really good to use phrases when being questioned by the prosecutor like 'I am absolutely clear in my mind that is not what happened' and other things like 'absolutely not'. When your son is talking and answering questions tell him not to just look at the person who is asking him the question but also the jury as it is really them he is explaining himself to. Make sure your son never gets agitated and starts calling people liars as it will make him look angry which isn't good.

The prosecutor will most likely have a right go at your son as its their job. It's best to stay nice and calm and answer the questions as clear as you can without going into too much detail.
Your lawyer will most likely try and put it across to the jury that two young people met on a night out and had sex which isn't uncommon. The jury in my case was mostly woman so it just depends what there view is every jury will think differently.
Hope I helped and good luck.

[innocentson]

Your info and your result helps tremendously & gives me hope.

My son is strong, so far very strong compared to me.

I think he will respond in much the same way as you say - just that because it was so long ago, he can't recall specific details (then again neither can the fa from what we're hearing). Case is being based in her original statement made many years ago ... Although it doesn't paint her in a good light ...
But my son will tell the truth & the whole truth ....

Many thanks & enjoy your life to the max !
Innocent son's mum x

[Blingguy]

Your info and your result helps tremendously & gives me hope.

My son is strong, so far very strong compared to me.

I think he will respond in much the same way as you say - just that because it was so long ago, he can't recall specific details (then again neither can the fa from what we're hearing). Case is being based in her original statement made many years ago ... Although it doesn't paint her in a good light ...
But my son will tell the truth & the whole truth ....

Many thanks & enjoy your life to the max !
Innocent son's mum x

Congrats but then again I don't wanna congratulate you

No pat on back for not raping anyone

I think you're doing good supporting the weaker and fa here as am I

[innocentson]

Thanks

Thank you for that - I don't think I'm helping

But I do know reading others circumstances helps in that it's not "just us" going through this and other posts (like you other one listing things to focus on) are really helpful.

There is so much collective experience shared too on what to look out for or dig into, which I'm coming across more and more as I read older threads - I highly recommend it to all new members

Particularly, if others feel as frustrated as I do at what seems like lack of pro active action or support to investigate the facts of our case ......

Innocent sons mum

[Sak]

Urgent Help

Hello,
I am on this forum today to explain my long painful story.
I am a 21 year old male and last year (may 2014), I was falsely accused of rape.
At the time of the accusation I was a normal 20 year old boy. Enjoyed going out socialising with mates, going to the gym, watching football, spending time with my girlfriend and in general I was your happy average boy of my age. Then one night I met a girl in a local nightclub who I never knew but happened to stay nearby my home. We were kissing and dancing in the nightclub one thing led to another and later in the night we progressed onto having sex. The female left a lovebite on my neck. I felt terrible on my girlfriend so I didn't stick around for long after which I think may have caused the female to make this disgusting allegation which then went on to ruin my life. I was sitting In my house the next day as normal then all of a sudden the police arrived, detained then arrested me for rape. I was histerically upset and just could not believe what was happening. I was kept in the cells for two days as it was bank holiday weekend I had never even been to a police station before never mind the cells I was absolutely terrified. I was then taken to court and bailed. I was aqquited after a 5 day trial 3 weeks ago.
During the 16 months of waiting and wondering it was the worst feeling in the world I had lost everything, caused everyone so much pain my family, my girlfriend just anyone who cared about me really. There where many times during those 16 months where i thought life was not worth living anymore. I am writing on this forum incase anyone in a similar position wants to talk to me for support because I know exactly how low life can get and to tell them never to give up because there is light at the end of the tunnel!

Hi,

Congratulations on your Not Guilty Verdict. I bet you must be relieved!!

Someone I know has been falsely convicted for sexual assault cases and therefore is in process of appealing the verdict. I was wondering if you could please let me know details of your legal team so we could get some advice as well.

Many thanks!

[Rights Fighter]

Sak, please would you start your own thread so your post doesn't get buried underneath the replies to this thread.

Could yo also please write in small paragraphs as I cannot read large blocks of text.

Thanks