Q: I have been charged with theft, being drunk and assaulting a police officer. After seeing the prosecutor, he let me out whilst holding my passport. Can I expect a jail sentence or a fine? A: Defend yourself regarding these accusations as it may result in both. You cannot just let it develop…

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Punishment for being drunk and assaulting a police officer

I am a UK citizen, 46 years old, and I have been charged with theft, being drunk and assaulting a police officer.

I was in a holding centre for 16 days and after seeing the prosecutor, he let me out whilst holding my passport for bail conditions.

Can I expect a jail sentence or a fine?

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Ahmed Elnaggar

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15 Jan 2018, 12:12

Dear Questioner,

I believe that the accusations you are facing are quite serious and you cannot just let it develop by itself.

You MUST defend yourself regarding these accusations as it may result in both, a jail sentence "for few months" plus the fine; that also can be quite a big one.

I highly recommend you to be represented by a lawyer to review the police report and prosecution memo, then defend you to avoid the maximum sanctions towards this incident.

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Ahmed Elnaggar

aelnaggar@lkmbgroup.com