Attacked in my car

[MATTBIN]

You know how they say someone gets burgled/knifed/whatever every 15 seconds, ITS YOU.

All my life I wondered who that poor sod was, now I know.

Matt

[aclivity]

I thought I would post an update to this.

The young thug kept to his 'not guilty' plea for some time, but changed his plea before any of the witnesses were called in. I believe that they were waiting to see how credible the witnesses were?

Anyway, after a few hours waiting around we were no longer required, and I will find out during the week what sentence he got - and if I will get any money back for the cost of repairing my car.

[yazzyfooty]

Our judical (sp) system amazes me. Seem s like this lad was caught "bang to rights" but is still able to plead not guilty and have the case heard in crown court to the expense of the public. I bet the scrote even got a solictor on legal aid?
Good Luck on getting some sort of recompense

[Allan Carr]

This incident reminds me of one that occured to me back in 1981. I had lost my way and had to turn around in a farm entrance in a country lane. As I started up the road, a car came screaming around the bend at a high rate of knots and nearly piled into my back end. He then shot past and cut in front of me forcing me to stop. At this point, he leapt out, pulled my car door open ( I had not expected this and had not locked it as I would have now), uttered a stream of abuse and thumped me in the face with quite some force. He then slammed my car door shut and hit the side of my door with his knee with as much force as he could muster. Unfortunately for him, I was driving a SAAB 99, one of the first cars to have a side impact bar! There was a dull thud and a scream of agony. I reversed and drove away. A bruised face was nothing compared with the damage I suspect he suffered to his knee. At times there is some justice in this world.

[Janos]

Originally Posted by yazzyfooty

Our judical (sp) system amazes me. Seem s like this lad was caught "bang to rights" but is still able to plead not guilty and have the case heard in crown court to the expense of the public. I bet the scrote even got a solictor on legal aid?
Good Luck on getting some sort of recompense

Personally, I am glad we still have the right to a trial in this country.

Anyway. I'm glad they caught the twat and hope that it all works out and you can put it behind you.

Janos

[aclivity]

it was a magistrates court rather than a crown court - but the principal remains the same.

Originally Posted by Janos

Personally, I am glad we still have the right to a trial in this country.

wholly agree - if this guy had been a first time offender and it had been an uncharacteristic aberration, I would have supported some kind of support to get him back on track rather than punitive measures. Having found out that he is a thoroughly unpleasant person I have to say that any / all sympathy I had has evaporated.

[Tony F]

Originally Posted by Jim Shaw

I'm not fussed that you don't agree with it, but that's my attitude now after various experiences, I've learned from mine that it's not always the best idea to be a "hero knight in shining armour".

From what you say, you'd always play the hero, irrelevant of the consequences, they had people like that in World War 1, they were called cannon fodder,

I've no wish to become involved in what appears to have become personal but I must ask one question by way of making a point:

Jim - where would you rather live, in a neighbourhood of Jim 'never gets involved' or a neighboroughood of Mr 'prepared to get involved' T?

I know where I'd rather live.

[Tony F]

Originally Posted by Janos

Personally, I am glad we still have the right to a trial in this country.

Well so am I, but that doesn't mean every outcome is acceptable. This guy should be made to pay come what May - that is real justice.

Aclivity - sorry to hear of this and I hope you're not left out of pocket, I also hope it doesn't change your outlook.