hi, my sister has just been convicted of gbh with intent section 18 and got 4years! what happened was she was on a night out and some girls kept shoving her on the dance floor there was a scuffle ans 3 girls attacked her. she was put in the toilets while the landlord protected her from the girls punching her. they were kicked out apart from one who was friendly with the bouncers. she claimed she has her finger bit in the scuffle and was getting some attention from a bar maid. at this time my sister walked back into the bar to get her bag and go home. a girl she knew had her arm around her to make sure she was ok. they didnt look at anyone and were just about to leave when the lady who said she was bit (by my sister) jumped on her back from behind span her round and punched her twice in the face. sister punched her back and she feel to the floor. this is all on cctv but the next bit isnt as the lady fell to the only blind spot in the bar. anyway next thing you see this ladys husband who is about 6ft and 30stone pick my sister up and throw her against the wall. she kicked out at him for him to move. she then kicked out again. they say at the lady but there is no proof the kick made contact or where it did.then she left. you also see the girl she knew who was helping her kick out twice.she got 3years. there was no forensic evedence or cctv that sees any kick connect! the other girl texted her mates the next day saying i wonderfully fluffed that woman up and stamped on her head ooooppp it was like something out of shamless.thats beer for you!! my sister didnt. they both pleaded not guilty and were sentenced on the 25th of november. this happend on the 20th of feb 2010.nearly 2years ago.she was only 19.she has no previouse a job her own house a job .she pays all her own bill and has a 4year old daughter and is a single mum! it was in self defence and just a drunken fight that got out of hand. the lady had a fractured eye socket and a bad black eye but no serious lasting damage.is this fair on my sister???? and is there any grounds for appeal?
yes one member of the jury. i know because her barrister stood up in court and told the judge before the jury came back from lunch and he didnt do anything
yes we are sisters. why do you lot get so suspitious about things we are just asking for some advice if people can give it? if you cant then dont trouble yourself in writting. i am not looking to argue with people about thngs i cant change. i am asking for help!
It gets very confusing when two people are asking and answering the same question without identifying yourselves as both having an interest in this case.