possible imprisonment?

[brad-cruise2]

guys if i'll be charge with abh is it more likely that i'll go to prison? is there any mitigating factors? its my first offence anyway. my second question is what sort of prison will i go shall i be mix with notorious criminal? or shall i go to open prison? please give me insight so i can atleast set my mind. thanks alot!

[philandlil]

This link has some info that may be useful
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actual_Bodily_Har m

as for the type of prison, i don't think they would send you to an open prison to start with, they would assess you to find out if you are suitable for that type of prison.

[jake-the-peg]

The magistrate guidelines for a first time offender pleading guilty are for a custodial sentence.

However with prison places at a primium there is pressure not to send people to prison unless necessary.

In short it will probably depend a lot on your particular case. For example whether it's seen as a single out of character act and you're seen as of little risk of reoffending.

Mitigating factors include:
Minor injury, provocation, single blow

Agravating factors include:
Kicking or biting, premeditation, a weapon being used, victim being vulnerable, domestic setting.

Mitigating factors include evidence of remorse, cooperation with the police voluntary compensation.

I wouldn't think you'd go to an open prison, that's usually bankers and accountants not violent criminals.

It's likely to be pretty unpleasant, overcrowded and pi$$ing in a bucket. Media stories of breakfast in bed are a bit of an exageration.

I suggest you do all you can to avoid it, genuine remores would be a real good start.

[brad-cruise2]

guys thank you for the quick response..if ever i'll be in custody does it mean i have to serve the whole 6 months? i am willing to plea guilty and cooperate at the earliest stage and it is my first offence. thank you once again!