Affray/gbh

[jp898]

I was arrested last night for affray. I punched two people but one fell and split his head open. I've been told the charge may change to gbh because the size of the wound and im also caught on camra punching him for the second time whilst he was on the floor. On the camra this all looks unprovoked.. I've only ever been arrested before for drink driving and two accounts of drunk and disorderly... Any idea what punishment im looking to get? Thanks

[jp898]

Ok thanks for the answers, great help... I just hope I don't get sent down, not for my sake but for the family don't want to let them down especially mum and grandparents.

and I no, 'don't do the crime, if you can't do the time'... before someone pipes up

[EDDIE51]

You really do need a solicitor , when you go back to the police station to answer bail make sure there is a lawyer present before you say anything. There will be a 'duty solicitor' available by asking at the station when you go, but it is better to have one arranged in advance.
You may be charged with s18 but the police drop the charge to S20 in return for a guilty plea. The advantage of this is you will be virtually certain to get a non custodial sentence.
There is an automatic 1/3rd reduction in sentence for an early guilty plea, this applies to non custodial sentences as well.
But you need a solicitor to try to arrange this 'plea bargain' if it is offered.

[jp898]

Yea thanks for the advice