Help! Bailed For Section 18 Gbh

[ashamedgirl]

I was on a night out, I got very drunk and don't remember a lot, I got arrested for section 18 gbh with intent. They told me I attacked a man, and after seeing cctv, I would say I did it for no reason. I haven't denied it at all and am very honest in saying cctv clearly shows it as me. I am very ashamed of this. He sustained bruises to the head and a bitten ear lobe. I am truly remorseful and don't remember doing it. It is completely out of character for me. I am so upset this happened and really really would never do it again. I have no previous for violence. I am so scared. Please advise what will happen and is section 18 the right charge. By the way I am a female who has a steady job solid home situation and am a good citizen. I am so scared to go to prison!!

[ashamedgirl]

Hi just an update. I answered bail today and got charged with section 20 GBH. I have to go to court on 22nd of this month and to be frank im s##ting myself! Yes it has been reduced down from section 18 to section 20 bit its still GBH. Its still a potentially custodial sentance. The officer at custody today when I answered bail. Took me aside when taking me out and said 'I am not allowed to give my opinion. But if it was me I would get a lawyer. And a damn good one at that!!!!' Soooo much more worried now. Its going to magistrates court by the way, any more advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[ashamedgirl]

Soo it's been quiet a while but here is an update. After months of stretching it out and postponed court dates and all sorts of running round the houses that the judicial system likes to do. I got sentenced with section 18 wounding with intent. The judge was very lenient with me. For which I am very greatfull. He ordered 12 months supervision with various programmes for thinking management and bettering myself. I am 6 weeks away from completing it all. I will still have this convication hanging over my head for quiet a few years to come.
But that is ultimatly only my fault. We live and learn!!
On the plus side I still haven't drunk that much again and never will. Thanks for all your help guys. Take care

[ashamedgirl]

Let me just correct myself. I got sentenced section 20. Sorry. Yes it did go.to magistrates but then progressed to crown court. Sorry. Posting at nearly 1am and not reading what I have written before posting probably wasn't a good idea haha!