Visit to Police Station. Advice please...
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Hi,
I came home today to find a note through my door from the Police. They asked me to email/call them do discuss something.
I called as soon as I could & spoke to the PC (a very pleasant chap). He advised me that they had received a complaint regarding a vehicle being driven in a 'careless manner' & they needed to follow it up.
He couldn't give me too many details over the phone but the car does match my car's details. The incident took place over a month ago so I can't recall anything about that day (where I might have gone etc) so I have no idea what this could be about.
I have arranged to go into the station next week where I'll be questioned & the details recorded.
I was hoping I may be able to get some useful advice or experiences please as I have no idea what to expect. During the brief phonecall the PC did re-assure me to say it's nothing to worry about, & it was not a major incident but obviously I am worried!
Thanks for any help.
Cheers.
I came home today to find a note through my door from the Police. They asked me to email/call them do discuss something.
I called as soon as I could & spoke to the PC (a very pleasant chap). He advised me that they had received a complaint regarding a vehicle being driven in a 'careless manner' & they needed to follow it up.
He couldn't give me too many details over the phone but the car does match my car's details. The incident took place over a month ago so I can't recall anything about that day (where I might have gone etc) so I have no idea what this could be about.
I have arranged to go into the station next week where I'll be questioned & the details recorded.
I was hoping I may be able to get some useful advice or experiences please as I have no idea what to expect. During the brief phonecall the PC did re-assure me to say it's nothing to worry about, & it was not a major incident but obviously I am worried!
Thanks for any help.
Cheers.
benm3evo said:
Hi,
I came home today to find a note through my door from the Police. They asked me to email/call them do discuss something.
I called as soon as I could & spoke to the PC (a very pleasant chap). He advised me that they had received a complaint regarding a vehicle being driven in a 'careless manner' & they needed to follow it up.
He couldn't give me too many details over the phone but the car does match my car's details. The incident took place over a month ago so I can't recall anything about that day (where I might have gone etc) so I have no idea what this could be about.
I have arranged to go into the station next week where I'll be questioned & the details recorded.
I was hoping I may be able to get some useful advice or experiences please as I have no idea what to expect. During the brief phonecall the PC did re-assure me to say it's nothing to worry about, & it was not a major incident but obviously I am worried!
Take a legal advisor with you. Dont be interviewed without one present. They should have advised you to do this and whether or not you were to be interviewed under caution.
Thanks for any help.
Cheers.
I came home today to find a note through my door from the Police. They asked me to email/call them do discuss something.
I called as soon as I could & spoke to the PC (a very pleasant chap). He advised me that they had received a complaint regarding a vehicle being driven in a 'careless manner' & they needed to follow it up.
He couldn't give me too many details over the phone but the car does match my car's details. The incident took place over a month ago so I can't recall anything about that day (where I might have gone etc) so I have no idea what this could be about.
I have arranged to go into the station next week where I'll be questioned & the details recorded.
I was hoping I may be able to get some useful advice or experiences please as I have no idea what to expect. During the brief phonecall the PC did re-assure me to say it's nothing to worry about, & it was not a major incident but obviously I am worried!
Take a legal advisor with you. Dont be interviewed without one present. They should have advised you to do this and whether or not you were to be interviewed under caution.
Thanks for any help.
Cheers.
benm3evo said:
Hi,
I came home today to find a note through my door from the Police. They asked me to email/call them do discuss something.
I called as soon as I could & spoke to the PC (a very pleasant chap). He advised me that they had received a complaint regarding a vehicle being driven in a 'careless manner' & they needed to follow it up.
He couldn't give me too many details over the phone but the car does match my car's details. The incident took place over a month ago so I can't recall anything about that day (where I might have gone etc) so I have no idea what this could be about.
I have arranged to go into the station next week where I'll be questioned & the details recorded.
I was hoping I may be able to get some useful advice or experiences please as I have no idea what to expect. During the brief phonecall the PC did re-assure me to say it's nothing to worry about, & it was not a major incident but obviously I am worried!
Thanks for any help.
Cheers.
If it's "nothing to worry about", why do they need you to come to the police station for a "chat"? I came home today to find a note through my door from the Police. They asked me to email/call them do discuss something.
I called as soon as I could & spoke to the PC (a very pleasant chap). He advised me that they had received a complaint regarding a vehicle being driven in a 'careless manner' & they needed to follow it up.
He couldn't give me too many details over the phone but the car does match my car's details. The incident took place over a month ago so I can't recall anything about that day (where I might have gone etc) so I have no idea what this could be about.
I have arranged to go into the station next week where I'll be questioned & the details recorded.
I was hoping I may be able to get some useful advice or experiences please as I have no idea what to expect. During the brief phonecall the PC did re-assure me to say it's nothing to worry about, & it was not a major incident but obviously I am worried!
Thanks for any help.
Cheers.
You'll find this thread will give two types of response; those from police officers saying it is indeed nothing to worry about, and those that say you should consult a solicitor beforehand.
Think about it; if they're going to the trouble of using their valuable time to have a "chat" with you, they're going to want a result. They are not there to help you out in this situation.
Edited by Centurion07 on Sunday 14th December 17:54
it could be absolutely nothing and a box ticking exercise. It could be a more serious issue. I would turn up and see what the score is. If it turns out you're going to be interviewed, consider a brief. It won't hurt. It may well be a busy PC following up on a possibly malicious complaint, that he doesn't rate highly, but has to bottom out.
If it's taken a month to get this far, I don't think you'll be facing the death penalty, but just be cautious.
If it's taken a month to get this far, I don't think you'll be facing the death penalty, but just be cautious.
Centurion07 said:
Did you tell them the details don't match? If so, why are you still going?
Also, if it's "nothing to worry about", why do they need you to come to the police station for a "chat"?
You'll find this thread will give two types of response; those from police officers saying it is indeed nothing to worry about, and those that say you should consult a solicitor beforehand.
Think about it; if they're going to the trouble of using their valuable time to have a "chat" with you, they're going to want a result. They are not there to help you out in this situation.
They didn't go into details of the car other than to say it was a BMW. I have a BMW. They had found my details from the Car's reg.Also, if it's "nothing to worry about", why do they need you to come to the police station for a "chat"?
You'll find this thread will give two types of response; those from police officers saying it is indeed nothing to worry about, and those that say you should consult a solicitor beforehand.
Think about it; if they're going to the trouble of using their valuable time to have a "chat" with you, they're going to want a result. They are not there to help you out in this situation.
Yes, when you put it like that....
Centurion07 said:
If it's "nothing to worry about", why do they need you to come to the police station for a "chat"?
You'll find this thread will give two types of response; those from police officers saying it is indeed nothing to worry about, and those that say you should consult a solicitor beforehand.
Think about it; if they're going to the trouble of using their valuable time to have a "chat" with you, they're going to want a result. They are not there to help you out in this situation.
Naive, immature advice. You'll find this thread will give two types of response; those from police officers saying it is indeed nothing to worry about, and those that say you should consult a solicitor beforehand.
Think about it; if they're going to the trouble of using their valuable time to have a "chat" with you, they're going to want a result. They are not there to help you out in this situation.
Edited by Centurion07 on Sunday 14th December 17:54
PC's are given follow up calls on a daily basis which they HAVE to bottom out. That on its own means nothing. As above, wait until you know if you're going to be interviewed, then get a solicitor.
Contact a solicitor before doing anything else in respect of this.
The solicitor will be able to call the old bill and find out what this is about.
Then only do as your solicitor advises.
If the police are contacted directly by a solicitor they may well decide to take the matter no further.
The solicitor will be able to call the old bill and find out what this is about.
Then only do as your solicitor advises.
If the police are contacted directly by a solicitor they may well decide to take the matter no further.
singlecoil said:
Centurion07 said:
benm3evo said:
Hi,
I came home today to find a note through my door from the Police. They asked me to email/call them do discuss something.
I called as soon as I could & spoke to the PC (a very pleasant chap). He advised me that they had received a complaint regarding a vehicle being driven in a 'careless manner' & they needed to follow it up.
He couldn't give me too many details over the phone but the car does match my car's details. The incident took place over a month ago so I can't recall anything about that day (where I might have gone etc) so I have no idea what this could be about.
I have arranged to go into the station next week where I'll be questioned & the details recorded.
I was hoping I may be able to get some useful advice or experiences please as I have no idea what to expect. During the brief phonecall the PC did re-assure me to say it's nothing to worry about, & it was not a major incident but obviously I am worried!
Thanks for any help.
Cheers.
Did you tell them the details don't match? If so, why are you still going?I came home today to find a note through my door from the Police. They asked me to email/call them do discuss something.
I called as soon as I could & spoke to the PC (a very pleasant chap). He advised me that they had received a complaint regarding a vehicle being driven in a 'careless manner' & they needed to follow it up.
He couldn't give me too many details over the phone but the car does match my car's details. The incident took place over a month ago so I can't recall anything about that day (where I might have gone etc) so I have no idea what this could be about.
I have arranged to go into the station next week where I'll be questioned & the details recorded.
I was hoping I may be able to get some useful advice or experiences please as I have no idea what to expect. During the brief phonecall the PC did re-assure me to say it's nothing to worry about, & it was not a major incident but obviously I am worried!
Thanks for any help.
Cheers.
Also, if it's "nothing to worry about", why do they need you to come to the police station for a "chat"?
You'll find this thread will give two types of response; those from police officers saying it is indeed nothing to worry about, and those that say you should consult a solicitor beforehand.
Think about it; if they're going to the trouble of using their valuable time to have a "chat" with you, they're going to want a result. They are not there to help you out in this situation.
benm3evo said:
Solicitor...so am I right in thinking you can have a duty Solicitor (if that's the correct term) at the Station? Or does this need to be arranged beforehand?
This is correct. You should be provided with a solicitor but as a friend found out, requesting one had him in the slammer for almost half a day. You can call the PC back and let him know you'll be needing a solicitor present. As some of these officers dont take too kindly to people that know their rights, such a request may change his attitude towards you.I would suggest you search Google for "duty solicitor" and speak to one of the accredited ones on there to meet up and attend the station with you on the day.
Eclassy said:
This is correct. You should be provided with a solicitor but as a friend found out, requesting one had him in the slammer for almost half a day. You can call the PC back and let him know you'll be needing a solicitor present. As some of these officers dont take too kindly to people that know their rights, such a request may change his attitude towards you.
I would suggest you search Google for "duty solicitor" and speak to one of the accredited ones on there to meet up and attend the station with you on the day.
One bit of independent, impartial advice to OP:I would suggest you search Google for "duty solicitor" and speak to one of the accredited ones on there to meet up and attend the station with you on the day.
Ignore anythjng Eclassy says.
Mk3Spitfire said:
Centurion07 said:
If it's "nothing to worry about", why do they need you to come to the police station for a "chat"?
You'll find this thread will give two types of response; those from police officers saying it is indeed nothing to worry about, and those that say you should consult a solicitor beforehand.
Think about it; if they're going to the trouble of using their valuable time to have a "chat" with you, they're going to want a result. They are not there to help you out in this situation.
Naive, immature advice. You'll find this thread will give two types of response; those from police officers saying it is indeed nothing to worry about, and those that say you should consult a solicitor beforehand.
Think about it; if they're going to the trouble of using their valuable time to have a "chat" with you, they're going to want a result. They are not there to help you out in this situation.
Edited by Centurion07 on Sunday 14th December 17:54
PC's are given follow up calls on a daily basis which they HAVE to bottom out. That on its own means nothing. As above, wait until you know if you're going to be interviewed, then get a solicitor.
Anyways, if it is just what you're suggesting, why does OP need to go to the station?
Edited by Centurion07 on Sunday 14th December 18:10
Thanks for all the replies so far.
I keep thinking that I shouldn't be worrying as I'm 99.9% sure I haven't done anything 'careless'. The worst I can think of is I've over-taken someone & they didn't like it but I can't even recall anything like this.
I've certainly got some thinking to do if not worrying! All comments have been taken on board so thanks again.
I keep thinking that I shouldn't be worrying as I'm 99.9% sure I haven't done anything 'careless'. The worst I can think of is I've over-taken someone & they didn't like it but I can't even recall anything like this.
I've certainly got some thinking to do if not worrying! All comments have been taken on board so thanks again.
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