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Falsely accused of rape on social media. What are my rights? LocalSolicitors.com

Falsely accused of rape on social media

She will be entitled to apply for legal aid and she will pass the means test due to lack of income, but the solicitor you instruct will know the wording to use to satisfy the Legal Aid Agency due to her circumstances. This doesn't appear to be an assault that would fall into the most serious sentencing band, but it may be that she could receive a community order. Her age and lack of convictions and admissions in interview that demonstrate remorse may well mean there could be an argument for a fine. She ought to see a solicitor, or at the very least ask for the duty solicitor at court to check that it is appropriate for her to plead guilty and if so put mitigation on her behalf.

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If he has admitted damaging your windows in interview without lawful excuse then having pleaded not guilty the case will be adjourned to trial and it shouldn't take long for a court to convict him. You may have to come to court to give evidence about the damage and what you saw, although a decision will be made whether your evidence is contentious or not. The text messages will be evidence to show motive.

If he has put forward a lawful excuse in interview ie. because he thought you were suffering an overdose then the prosecution will have slightly more to do - your evidence and the text messages will try to prove unlawful motive, and then the Magistrates' will decide whether or not the case is proved.

Hope this helps a little.

My ex smashed my windows admitted it in interview, but now in court he says not guilty. What will happen?

Falsely accused of rape on social media

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