court help: I am in court later this month for section 39 Common Assault on my husband. - Help.com

it sounds like you may have a strong case for selfdefence when they ask you question speak clearly and calmly explain everything that happend he may try to twist what has happend but stick to the facts

hope it gose well

**OaTs**

I was advised by the duty solicitor that I should give NO COMMENT at the police interview. He said there was no case for self defence as I had to get up and go and find a knife. I should have left the house and called the police. That was the only way I could get bail until the court hearing. I have a decent job and normal life - I made a mistake and I dont want it to ruin my life. I have no idea whether to plea guilty or not guilty.

plea guilty its the only way you may only get a few months

Seriously - I could go to prison???

yes its a possibilty have yu spoken to your boss about the situation

Yes, workplace said they were right behind me and would give good references if I needed them for the court date, Would this help?

I’m not much into law and seperate countries differ from the laws. but what u mentioned about the knife is true and they will hold that seriously against you. but did u go get the knife or was it already in the room wen ur husband tried to assualt you?

What anon says is true you get less months than u would if they truly went after you.but to me that isnt the way to go cause i for sure would fight this but that is me.i hope u make the right decision

I think i shouldn’t take this lying down - you’re right xx Better check the bank account and hire a solicitor then.

You need to get yourself a new lawyer, thats the worst advice ive ever heard.
go back to the police, and make your statement. inform them that your lawyer advised you against it, but you realise that was crap advice, and you want to say your side of the story.
it should be obvious to any court what has happened, but you NEED a lawyer or you could get time due to technicalities that you dont know about.

Thanks for the advice. I now have a new lawyer - but she says she doesnt need to see me until the court date - I am now assuming the court date is to enter a plea only?? I cant information out of these people and I really dont know what is going to happen to me…. I’m terrified.

the squeakiest wheel gets fixed first!
ring, ring, and ring some more. lawyers are notoriously hard to deal with, so you must be forceful, and make sure they are doing exactly what you need and want them to do.