What happens when you withdraw a police statement?

What happens when you withdraw a police statement?

The police might try and talk you out of it. If you withdraw your statement, the case might still go to court if the police think they have enough evidence to prosecute the suspect. If you want to withdraw your statement because you’re worried about giving evidence, you should tell the police how you feel.

Do police have to stop you with speed gun?

A number of Police forces are currently trialling the LTI 20/20 TruCam II Speed Enforcement Laser with Video, a new handheld speed guns that can identify a vehicle make, model and read a number plate from distances of up to 750 metres in daylight and at night. Officers now, do not even have to stop you to issue a fine.

What is the effect of withdrawal from prosecution?

If withdrawal is made before a charge had been framed, the accused shall be discharged in respect of such offence or offences and if such withdrawal is made after a charge has been framed, or when under the Code no charge is required, the accused shall be acquitted in respect of such offence.

Can Police fine you without pulling over Vic?

Simple answer is, No. Victorian HWP cars are fitted with a speed measuring device which could have been working in the situation you have described, but if they didn’t pull you over then they don’t know who was in charge/rider of the bike.

Can you withdraw a statement made to a police officer?

It does not have to be in written form. Even a oral declaration to a police officer is evidence. Once evidence is obtained by the Crown you cannot withdraw it from them. What you can do is tell the prosecution that you don’t want to support any further prosecution. This is where the complication lies.

Can a person withdraw a statement in a domestic violence case?

In other words, if a verbal complaint is made to the Police, that’s call that they need to charge someone for a criminal offence. It is the duty of the Police to follow up on any complaint, however minor it may seem, made by an alleged victim of a domestic violence incident. Will the Police withdraw the charges if I withdraw my statement?

Can someone withdraw their statement that they made to?

They can try to and it would be up to the police on what they do . If they have charged someone because of the statement then the police will proceed with it and there is very little that can be done. I hope this is of assistance and if so please click on the accept button. Ask Your Own Australia Law Question Customerreply replied 7 years ago

What happens if you make a statement to the police?

If you have made a statement then the case is no longer yours. A statement is just evidence like any other. It does not have to be in written form. Even a oral declaration to a police officer is evidence. Once evidence is obtained by the Crown you cannot withdraw it from them.