gbh

[gemz1]

hi. my husband was hurt in a fight which left him in a coma for a week.my husband is all ok now.the person that did this was only seventeen. what do u think will happen 2 him

[Count-A-Strong]

I presume your husband pressed charges and it has / is going to court?

[gemz1]

yes it is going 2 court.i am really scared

[ummmm]

Why are you scared?

[anneasquith]

sadly only a rap on the knuckles ,a small fine, or at most community service, be interesting to know if its his first offence.

[gemz1]

they are not a nice family and if there boy goes to prison there family will not be happy with us. i just want this 2 all go away

[jake-the-peg]

very unlikely anne that's the tabloid story.

I think from memory 5 years is about the starting for adult GBH jeuvenile about half of that

I think the chances of a non custodial sentence for GBH are really small

[anneasquith]

even for a first offence jake ?

[ummmm]

What part did your husband play in the fight?

[gemz1]

he was on his way home from a night out when some kids said something 2 him, he mouthed back and then this guy came from behind and hit him. he fell 2 the floor and did not get back up. it was on the news and the guy admitted it

[ummmm]

I'd find it hard to believe that the lad wouldn't get a sentence.

Are you in private housing? Can you not talk to the police about your fears?

[gemz1]

i am in private housing. i just phoned cid and my officer is on rest till tuesday so i will have 2 wait till then.

[ummmm]

When is he in court?

[gemz1]

3rd of september

[ummmm]

Well that gives you three days to talk to the police. Plus there's a chance it could get adjourned..

[jake-the-peg]

Guidelines here on GBH

http://www.cps.gov.uk...ily_harm_with_intent/

Cases with 17 year olds quoted involved stabbings and were generally of the 2-3 years basis - but one initially non-custodial but was overturned as unduely leniant on appeal by the CPS.

Difficult to say without further details but I think even if he got a non custodial sentence it would almost certainly be overturned on appeal.

Did he kick your husband in the head? that would be seen an an aggravating factor

[gemz1]

no he was not kicked in the head, thank god.... thank u for that information i will read up on it now :-)