i have been arrested and bailed for gbh/wounding without intent - section 20....looking for some advice.

holbrook99 | 21:47 Tue 23rd Mar 2010 | Criminal

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i was arrested today and bailed for gbh/wounding without intent - section 20.....

i head butted an oposing player during a football match, and he was knocked unconcious, he fell and fractured his shoulder....i reacted because the player in question punched one of my players in the face for no reason.

I have no previous convictions, a good job, and 2 children, a partner and a mortgage.

I am EXTREMELY worried about the possibility of going to prison, as i couldnt handle being away from my children for any length of time....

Based on what i have written above, any advice would be very gratefully recieved.

Thanks
Paul

I fancy a short holiday, what minor offences carry a guaranteed custodial sentence

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Buenchico

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Firstly, the offence seems to be 'borderline' between 'ABH' and 'GBH'. See paragraphs 45 to 57 here:
http://www.cps.gov.uk...he_person/#P189_14382

So that means that (even if the CPs can get 'GBH' to stick) the lowest end of the sentencing range would appear to be appropriate. See page 15...

22:26 Tue 23rd Mar 2010

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emmatat

Hi i was wondering how it all turned out for you as my partner has been charged with the same thing today.

holbrook99

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sorry for late reply....i got 250 hours community service and a £850 fine. I pleaded guilty against the advice of my solictor as i couldnt afford to pay for a solicitor during a crown court trial.

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