Q: risk of prosecution if one fails to attend court to give evidence against partner charged with domestic violence?
My friend and her partner have concocted a plan thing if she fails to show up at crown court to give evidence against him, the case will be dropped and it's 'happy ever after'. He faces charge of ABH after attacking her using a weapon, and causing head injuries. Hospital staff informed the police, and despite my friend stating she did not wish to press charges, CPS are taking the case to crown court. Her parter has previous since before their relationship, he was charged with common assault two years ago and has previously been arrested due to violence. He has pleaded Not Guilty and my friend plans to 'not show up' in court, a plan they have concocted together in the hope to avoid him being sent to jail. I fear this plan is a terrible mistake, I fear it will result badly for my friend and I fear she risks loosing her children if they go ahead with the plan. I seek advice so that I know how best to advise her.
A: What is Crown Court? Your question if filed in the CA Q&A section. Perhaps you meant to file this question elsewhere? In CA, the police file criminal charges, and they can use witness testimony and subpoena hostile witnesses. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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