Need Legal Advice

[topdog1965]

Incorrect

A conviction becomes "spent" on varying time scales depending on the prison sentence received, some convictions are never spent

Relevant Rehabilitation Periods









Absolute discharge - 6 months

If its an Absolute discharge then you are not guilty so why 6 months ? I don't get this one

 

[ice2004]

By the sounds of it this is more than a wee brawl this is turning into quite a problem. 20 guys coming down for a fight is something the police should be made aware of immediately before someone gets severely beaten or more likely killed.

Its one thing having a punch up but 20 guys is more than a wee punch up.

 

[Dazza]

Any chance of clarifying why the punch up started in the first place...? (On the Cricket pitch I mean...?)

 

[karym6]

If its an Absolute discharge then you are not guilty so why 6 months ? I don't get this one

You only get an absolute discharge if the jury finds you guilty. So yes, you are guilty, the only difference here is that the Judge doesnt see fit to punish you further.

 

[topdog1965]

You only get an absolute discharge if the jury finds you guilty. So yes, you are guilty, the only difference here is that the Judge doesnt see fit to punish you further.

That cleared it up, I was thinking case not proved

 

[karym6]

if the verdict is not proven, or not guilty in England - then he is off scot free.