Changed Witness Statement, What Now?

[km123]

Hi,

I have changed my witness statement, to better reflect the truth, as my boyfriend got charged with common assault although I hit him first, is it best for me to go to court and explain this if they call me to court? or is it best for me to pull out and not go to court?

I ideally want the whole thing dropped, however I know that there is a chance that if I were to pull out the CPS could carry on with the charges against him anyway

Thanks in advance

[dannyk13]

If the prosecution require you as a witness then you cannot pull out.

[bednobs]

you can't pull out of a prosecution

[bednobs]

ps you should ask the OIC these questions

[Canary42]

The CPS are always reluctant to drop these cases because they suspect (often quite correctly) that threats or coercion have been used against the witness.

[New Judge]

If you are called to court as a witness and fail to attend the prosecution may ask the court to issue a witness summons against you. If you fail to attend in response to this you can be arrested and held in custody before being brought before the court. Although they are not generally in the business of having victims arrested the CPS will adopt this course if they believe your non-attendance will deny justice being done.It's really not a good idea to fail to attend if you are asked to do so.

Do you know if the CPS has "taken a view" on the matter since you changed your statement?

[Peter Pedant]

it is best for you to realise that you are in a situation that only you can change.
plan ahead and change it

the law question ? oh - wait and see.....