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Hi , sorry to start if this is in the wrong place it isn't allowed to be written.
So in April I reported an assault. They found the man and arrested him. But I have been told yesterday they haven't found any more evidence.
So I'm expecting my case to be dropped.
Has anyone else experienced this ? Or have an idea on how to cope with that decision?
Many thanks sorry
So in April I reported an assault. They found the man and arrested him. But I have been told yesterday they haven't found any more evidence.
So I'm expecting my case to be dropped.
Has anyone else experienced this ? Or have an idea on how to cope with that decision?
Many thanks sorry
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I can see you are hoping that someone can give you some first hand advice so hopefully someone will read this who has experience in this matter. In the meantime there is an article on the mix which you might find helpful. Also victim support have a support line and web based support. I don’t want to bombard you with links but You&co is website dedicated to the support of young people who have been effected by crime. They have some great resources.
Hope I’ve been some help,
Eddy
not yet the police officer on my case has to take one more statement. but hopefully it will be over soon. thank you again for replying. its okay
it just makes me feel so untrustful and like what the point is in actually reporting anything.
im glad to hear the man on your case has got some justice for you.
I really just need closure so i can get counseling and more support. Seeing him around freaks me out and I just don't feel protected.
How long did it take to get a cps decision ?
I couple of days later I was told he would be remanded he was remanded because he is a child and young people rapist (no sugar coating what he is)
His Plea and case management hearing was in October 2015
I did my pre-trail visit in November 2015
The trial was in December 2015
And his sentancing was in February 2016
The CPS made the decision to take it to court a few days later I think. But in a completely separate thing when an old friend punched me several times I did report that but the cps wouldn't take it any further
(i also dont like the r word)
I think i could just use knowing either way now. I hope they can make a desicion so if it is a no i can think more about my safety and things in the long term.
The r word is horrible but you also can't sugar coat what it is.
Have you rang who ever is dealing with the case at the police station and asked them if the cps have made a decision wether to take it to court? If you haven't I suggest you phone the police who ever is in charge and ask them or evan phone the cps and ask them yourself.
no he hasnt gotten all the statements yet.
thanks for replying again
not overly .... i had the exam done it was like 3 am. I dont think there was enough evidence from mine. im not convinced anyway, they said already there was no cctv the camera was facing another way :banghead:
So yeah not overly confident.
My word counts for nothing anyway.
I hope and pray that the perpetrator gets sent down in your case
It's good that you can talk about your experience. Can I ask did you have the same police lady all the way through ??
My Abe was complicated. But I found it not to bad as I had a lady for that instead of the police man I normally have.
The lady who is supposed to help me isnt replying and it makes me feel alone.
They took another statement today
Maybe you could ask for somebody else? What lady is supposed to be helping you? An ISVA? Police lady? Maybe she is away. Phone the office she is from and ask them.
Are you female or male? Gosh they're taking lots of statements. Was this very recent?
Yeah I have an Isva? Like advocate? I emailed her so I will see if she replies I'm sure she will I'm probably just over worrying.
No it was in April they just didn't believe me to start with and didn't want to waste to much time or money by looking into it.
I'm female.
Court really scares me -- how did you find it ?
Im not sure it will get to that tbh
This case went through pretty quickly--but to me it wasent quick. There was a long gap between the guilty verdict and sentancing.
Court is fine. Nothing to be scared about. Have you been in a court before?
When I did my pre-trail trial visit (which is the first time I have been in to court) I walked in and just cried, there was the things you have to walk under and zappy things (like an airport) I think I cried because I didn't want to be there and also because I haven't been in a court before.
The trial was 5days and I gave evidence on one of those days but I listened in the public gallery on 2 other days I think(one of them being the 5th day the verdict) the day that I gave evidence was ok actually. I was worrying about it so much but it was one of the easiest things. I wasnt up there long. The lady that CROSS EXAMINED me was horrible but YOU have to remember it's not her/him that you have to talk to its the jury. I didn't look at her, I looked at the jury. Then when it was finished I was so relieved. I done everything that I could have done. I walked out of that court with my ISVA and old support worker proud.
Why do you not think it will get to court his finger prints will be on you and they seem to be collecting alot of statements. You've done your rape kit, you've done your abe. You've done really well! X
Yeah I been in one but not crown court just magistrates to go view a case.
They have dna no fingerprints . But i dont think it's enough I'm not sure.
Sound tough the cross examination
I'm not simple so my Abe wont be worth much.
Thanks
It sounds like you did amazing
thanks for al of your kindness. im gonna wait till i know about whats going on im gonna try and not panic.
Been thinking and praying for you that's why I'm popping by to ask wether you have heard anything?