summoned to crown court

[franjamie79]

i been summoned to court over my ex i was the victim now i feel like crimo , is there any way i can get out of it i tried to drop charges i already given statement i really dont wont to go i just wont to move on, the police woman came today she said i have to go but i dont have to speak if i dont wont to but wont that me been held with contempt of court :cry:
if u can help it be great help thank u x

[Amy]

Re: summoned to crown court

A bit more information wouldn't go amiss.

[franjamie79]

Re: summoned to crown court

sorry , my ex beat me up i wonted him removed and only way was to have him charged , then i wonted to drop charges but no i could not i was told ,today i had a police woman call to my house with a summons to go court in july i explained i just dont wont to go i wont to move on with my kids , she siad i have to go but i dont have to speak but i find that wierd she said if i dont go then i be intempt of court , i went away for week cuz of the stress and the police were at my house 3 times then asking next door if my ex had been around,

[Amethyst]

Re: summoned to crown court

0845 30 30 900 is supportline for Victim Support. They have experience of these kind of situations and will help you through it and understand whats expected of you and what you can expect.

You can't drop the charges unfortunately (or fortunately) as the case is bought by the CPS.

Give VS a call and see what they say.

[Amy]

Re: summoned to crown court

So I guess the charges are being brought under the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004

They can being these charges with or without your consent, ostensibly this is to relieve you of the burden.

I am sure the female Police Officer will be able to talk you through what will happen and can answer most if not all of your questions.

I am sure they have your best interests and those of your children, at heart.

I appreciate it is a long wait until July for you, but once it is over you will feel a lot better I am sure.

xx

[orc]

Re: summoned to crown court

A bit more information wouldn't go amiss.

I appreciate your circumstances, and its natural that you don't want to give too much away as you probably don't trust anyone just now.

Please remember Franjamie that you are the victim here. You concentrate on looking after yourself, confident you are completely in the right. Its your ex who is the asshole.

Amethyst and given some good advice and you will find victim support very supportive.

However, I would go further and strongly recommend that you get in touch with Womens Aid. They have a confidential helpline and here is a link to their web site.

http://www.womensaid.org.uk/?gclid=C...FRyX2AodoTPaIg

Above all, take care, but please get some expert support. If not, unfortunately, these crimes tend to be repeated.

Best of luck to you.
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I am sure the female Police Officer will be able to talk you through what will happen and can answer most if not all of your questions.

I am sure they have your best interests and those of your children, at heart.

I appreciate it is a long wait until July for you, but once it is over you will feel a lot better I am sure.

xx

That is true- all of it. You need support between now and then. There is the chance of a far better and happier time for you and your family after the court case. Thats being honest and having seen women experience similar situations.

[orc]

Re: summoned to crown court

Are there any other questions we can help with?

Please just ask. If we don't know the answer, we can certainly put you in touch with folk that do.

[righty]

Re: summoned to crown court

If as it appears your under a witness subpoena to attend court & you don't you will be arrested as the court will have issued a warrant against you ............ although unlikely you could also be charged with wasting police time if you now refuse to cooperate particularly as it was you who (rightly IMHO) involved them

Also it would help to know why you want it dropped are you afraid your assailant might attack you again