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Miscarriage of justice?

Hello. Your son's solicitor is the one who knows the case best and from the information you provide I don't feel that there is anything to criticise in terms of the advice that he is giving you. The charging decision is obviously what is awaited from the CPS and with assaults, there is a tendency to undercharge rather than over charge. Even if the charge is an attempted s.18, it is likely that your solicitors will make representations to the CPS offering a plea to an alternative. As far as the timescales involved, alas as with much legislation, the law of unintended consequences rears it's head. The reform of the Bail Act limiting the time that police can keep people on bail is effectively circumvented by releasing people 'under investigation' which has the effect of removing the constraints of the Bail Act. The severity of the alleged offence I am afraid has little effect on how quickly the CPS review the evidence in a case before make a determination as to the appropriate charge. I currently have youth clients who have been released 'under investigation' for serious matters waiting in excess of 6 months. In reality there is little that your solicitors can do to speed up the process, which is probably of little comfort to you.

What is the possible outcome of an ABH case for a juvenile

Depends on the circumstances. Off top of head, dependent on how the have gained entry then there may be an issue about criminal damage? Old Vagrancy Act charge of being found on enclosed premises includes houses, but would need an unlawful purpose - old chestnut that used to be trotted out was to facilitate taking (and therefore possession) of drugs - but was used often when the police lacked evidence of a particular crime but somebody was found in dubious circumstances.

Police may not believe account so charge them with burglary with intent to steal anyway and it will go through the courts? If they had previous convictions for, for example, theft or burglary, then might make this course of action more likely.

Some quick thoughts, hope of some use?

What lesser charges might apply if Burglary can't be proven?

Miscarriage of justice?

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