Mental Fight In Pub, Being Charged Sec/18 Gbh, Thrd Time Being Told Jail. Is That Gonna Be It?

[boldymon]

in england, mental fightb- was injured i was in the thick of it not letting them teuchters take the piss..but i lost it and as its thrd offence the cocos tellin me its jail for whit i dun to the two. was on probabtion for assault in scotland 2012, and previous for affray, but this is english law, will it count on me? any ideas on sentense ? I used cue, chair and bottle was self defense but i lost it then and boys were off tae the hospital.

[naomi24]

Take your punishment - and then sort yourself out and get a life.

[Peter Pedant]

Does anyone think we will be able to deport him once his sentence is finished ? Back to bonnie Scortland of course by then independent.
I think they need him

[wolf63]

Peter - good try. No! We will close the borders.

He is speaking our lingo - as Andrew1707 says (you can keep him too).

[AB Editor]

Good morning.

Boldymon, I must apologise for these group of members who have descended upon this thread and spouted a load of nonsense. They're all old enough and ugly enough to know better.

If they did think there was something dodgy about your question, they should have reported it and let it sink. Sadly however they were unable to hold their tongues.

I also apologise for those who could only offer judgement, and no advice. It's one of the rule of the category that we don't judge users here. Again the members who comments should know better.

I am not sure exactly what ailment they all have which makes it impossible for them to heed the rules.

Hopefully someone will offer some real advice shortly.

[furrypusscat]

Down to courts but would very much think a custodial sentence will be given. Seek legal advice, I believe you should be entitled to at least one solicitor session free of charge.

[joko]

i agree that custodial is likely - that you picked up 3 weapons does not sound like self defense - you could understand one on the basis that is was already in your hand when you were attacked, but stopping, going and getting another weapon is deliberate

the fact that you have previous says a lot about your character too - and even if they cannot 'use' the evidence in this case - that they are aware of it will colour the judgement

[piggynose]

whatever happens boldymon, you've got to face facts, If this is a repeat of a previous problem involving assault, i would say you possibly mix with the wrong crowd. if you want sympathy from fellow abers, then its time to turn over a new leaf. anyway i wish you luck, and hope to see a future thread from you with good news.

[tonywiltshire]

Section 18 of the Offences against the person Act is a serious indictable offence, it is wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and upon a guilty verdict will usually lead to a custodial sentence. If you intend to plead guilty do so at the earliest opportunity and ensure any mitigating factors are brought to the attention of the Court. If you intend to plead not guilty make sure you are well represented in Court.

[Zacs-Master]

//we don't judge users here//

So how come Naomi's comment 'get a life' stays?

[naomi24]

Perhaps because it was genuinely intended as good advice. Fighting and being arrested is no life - and that seems to be a bit of a habit with him.

[Zacs-Master]

Perhaps.

[EDDIE51]

Section 18 is always a custodial sentence. ( except in very unusual situations where the judge must explain in open court why a custodial sentence was not imposed)
With your previous record you will virtually certainly be going to prison. An early guilty plea will mean the sentence is reduced by 1/3rd but you are still looking at 3 years even with the reduction. The Scottish offence will be taken into account and will mean a longer sentence