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Possible Sentence for ABH and Perverting the Course of Justice? LocalSolicitors.com

I'd like to know what the outcome of a sentence might be.

To cut a long answer short, no, the county court is a civil court, perverting or attempting to pervert the course of justice is a criminal offence under the common law. On a theoretical level, you could bring a private prosecution, commenced by laying an information in the magistrates court.

On the basis of the information that you have provided, it is not possible to advise on the merits of such a course of action, ie as to whether you have a case. Anyone can bring a private prosecution but the Crown Prosecution Service have a statutory right to adopt any such prosecution and this can result in their making the decision to continue it themselves or to discontinue it.

As I say, from the information provided it is impossible to say whether there is merit in the case either against the insurance company as an entity or any individuals within the organisation but a private prosecution is likely to be an expensive exercise and they would doubtless utilise all of their resources to fight any conviction. Tread very warily and if you are of mind to throw caution to the wind, get expert advice based on all of the relevant information.

Is this Perverting the course of justice?

Matthew Griffiths

Lying in court is a criminal offence known as perjury. It can be punihsed by up to two years in prison.

If you are concerned that a witness has lied in court then you should report the matter to the police for them to investigate.

If a witness has lied in court and that has affected your own case (e.g. if you have been convicted in a criminal case or you have had an adverse outcome in a civil matter) then you should mention this to the lawyers who represented you. They may be able to help you with an appeal in some circumstances.

What action can I take if I can show witnesses lied in court?

I'd like to know what the outcome of a sentence might be.

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