scared and confused

[k8l3]

confused and scared
my husband was falsely accused of historic rape of his step daughter in June. he was taken to police station where they had a chat about his family life they asked him 2 questions was he attracted to children and what were his sexual preferences. he was bailed and they cancelled all his bail appointments saying nothing has changed. He was told in September by his solicitor that his case had gone to cps he rang the police they said it hadn't and last Monday he got a phone call from his solicitor saying he was being charged but the police didn't want him in till 8th January he has opted to go in tomorrow!!! at no point has he been questioned or has no idea of what he is actually being charged with can anyone help with any idea as to what is going on. the girl has told a Web of lies and he has Facebook messages to prove this.

[Casehardened]

Hello and welcome to the forum,

my husband was falsely accused of historic rape of his step daughter in June. he was taken to police station where they had a chat about his family life they asked him 2 questions was he attracted to children and what were his sexual preferences. he was bailed and they cancelled all his bail appointments saying nothing has changed. He was told in September by his solicitor that his case had gone to cps he rang the police they said it hadn't and last Monday he got a phone call from his solicitor saying he was being charged but the police didn't want him in till 8th January he has opted to go in tomorrow!!! at no point has he been questioned or has no idea of what he is actually being charged with can anyone help with any idea as to what is going on. the girl has told a Web of lies and he has Facebook messages to prove this.

The news regarding the charge must have been an awful shock especially as his bail had been cancelled; for most this is a precursor to NFA.

However as he was bailed in the first instance, he must have been arrested, did he take up the offer of a duty solicitor at that time? The 'chat' you mentioned was therefore in fact a formal interview prior to which he should have been cautioned: a custody record should exist for all of this; if there is any possibility that correct procedures weren't followed, the solicitor can request a copy of this.

The CPS will have determined the charge so it may not bear any relevance to what he was interviewed about, though I'm surprised that they did not give some indication to his solicitor as to what it was.

Many on this forum are supporting their partners/husbands through similar accusations so you will get lots of support to help you through this ordeal.

[joe_3178]

Sorry to hear this. some confusing things going on here

he was bailed and they cancelled all his bail appointments saying nothing has changed.
Sounds like he was rebailed a number of times

he got a phone call from his solicitor saying he was being charged
Sounds like it has gone to the CPS and they have decided to charge

at no point has he been questioned or has no idea of what he is actually being charged with
Im a little unsure if you are being given the full picture here from your other half, he must at least have an idea and know what he is being charged with, perhaps others could confirm

[k8l3]

he did have the duty solicitor present he was given 3 bail dates and the police cancelled 2 and forgot to tell him the 3rd was too. his solicitor has stated that they have not followed normal procedures but neither of us have ever been in any trouble so are in the dark as to what that is. with regards to him not being honest with me I very much doubt that. it just seems odd that he hasn't been given a chance to answer any accusations being made against him or is that how it works? guilty until proven innocent all I know is its slowly destroying me. I know I'm not alone in this feeling.

[Casehardened]

The real problem is not with the police or their procedures but that his stepdaughter has made an accusation which has to be investigated (everyone who has so far responded to you has either faced or is facing similar accusations so we do understand your emotions)

Sometimes the initial interview is sufficient to rebut the accusations (i.e. an alibi may be produced) but if there is any doubt the case may go further; the final stage can be for a jury to decide on innocence or guilt.

Obviously as your husband has no idea of the details of the accusations or dates it will be difficult to defend against them (but you mentioned he may go in to find out today?) but a good starting point is to try to determine a motive for her to make this accusation at this point of time rather than previously (you mentioned it was historic)

[Rights Fighter]

I notice you mention Facebook evidence - do not, whatever you do, hand that over the police. They will tell the complainant who will alter his/her privacy settings.

Are you confident with the solicitor? Has a barrister been instructed yet? If not, which area will the trial be in, roughly?

[Lilyput]

I echo this i stupidly contacted FAs employer and she immediately changed fb settings and her name so police clearly told her.

[peter125]

confused and scared
my husband was falsely accused of historic rape of his step daughter in June. he was taken to police station where they had a chat about his family life they asked him 2 questions was he attracted to children and what were his sexual preferences. he was bailed and they cancelled all his bail appointments saying nothing has changed. He was told in September by his solicitor that his case had gone to cps he rang the police they said it hadn't and last Monday he got a phone call from his solicitor saying he was being charged but the police didn't want him in till 8th January he has opted to go in tomorrow!!! at no point has he been questioned or has no idea of what he is actually being charged with can anyone help with any idea as to what is going on. the girl has told a Web of lies and he has Facebook messages to prove this.

OMG i am in the same boat i was accused by a stepdaughter...and bailed twice been going on since October rebailed till 6th January

[k8l3]

we are saving the fb messages for court and any other proof we have. today the solicitor has told the police they have handled the case incorrectly and a complaint is being made we'll kick this pack of lies into touch.

[k8l3]

we have a barrister on the case now I don't care what it costs I'll sell my whole life to prove my husbands innocence

[Rights Fighter]

If he is a private client obviously counsel is paid. If this is a legally aided case you can't pay the barrister separately. Which sols are you using?