Do You Pay Court Costs if Found Not Guilty?

Originally written by Lorna Elliott, updated by the editorial team on 11th August 2026

R.S asks

If you are found not guilty in a court of law do you have to pay any court costs and solicitors fees?

The General Rule: No Costs if You Are Acquitted

If you are charged with a criminal offence, plead not guilty, and are later found not guilty at trial, you will not usually have to pay court costs. This applies whether your case is heard by magistrates or goes before a jury in the Crown Court.

Being acquitted means the prosecution has not proved its case against you. The court will not then ask you to cover the costs of bringing that failed case.

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Getting Your Own Costs Back

After an acquittal, you may be able to recover some of your own expenses. Your legal representative can ask the court to make a defendant's costs order, which allows certain costs to be paid from central funds.

These recoverable costs can include:

Travel expenses for attending court hearings
Loss of earnings for time spent at court
Other reasonable expenses directly linked to defending yourself

The amount you can claim must be reasonable, and the court has discretion over what it allows. Your solicitor or barrister should gather details of your expenses throughout the case so they can present an accurate figure if needed.

For privately funded legal representation, the rules around recovering solicitor and barrister fees changed in 2012. In many cases, defendants who paid for their own lawyers can no longer recover the full amount from central funds. The rates payable are often capped well below what private legal fees actually cost. Check GOV.UK for current guidance on defendant's costs orders.

Your situation may be slightly different. ask a question below ↓ and our editorial team will reply with our advice.

How to Apply for Costs

A costs order is not given automatically when you are found not guilty. Your legal representative must make an application at the right moment, which is typically straight after the verdict is announced.

If you are representing yourself, you can make this request directly to the bench or judge. Be prepared with a clear summary of the expenses you are claiming.

The court will then decide whether to grant the order and, if so, how much to allow. In straightforward cases this happens quickly, but more complex claims may take longer to assess.

When You Might Still Face Costs

There are limited situations where an acquitted defendant could still be asked to pay some costs. This is rare and usually only happens where the defendant's own conduct caused unnecessary expense during the proceedings.

For example, if you failed to attend hearings without good reason or caused delays through your own actions, the court may decline to award costs in your favour or make a partial order against you.

If you are unsure about your position, speak to a solicitor or contact Citizens Advice for guidance on your specific circumstances.

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Derek 02/03/2021 at 11:54 am

I was accused wrongly and i was acquitted but there are so many negative impact it has caused me both my job and health

Joseph 19/12/2019 at 8:15 am

I was in prison for a year and half and my case as trone out of court 2 time for something I haven't done.I just wondering if I'm suitable for any payment

Bubblegum 06/11/2019 at 11:01 pm

I was charged with a historical an offence which I never committed. I was on bail for over 2 years. I have been acquitted but have been under so much stress by death threats and my good character being defamed also had my daughter taken off me for a year. I feel I have to move out of town and was wondering will I be entitled to compensation for what I've been through and still going through.

JB 20/10/2019 at 7:09 pm

Interesting comment about the courts assuming people lie. Does one also include the Police Officers too? It’s been proven many time that in fact they cause great pain for many when their lies are believed. People spend years in jail and thousands lost in revenue because of their inability to accept they were wrong!

Wennie 15/08/2019 at 1:18 pm

if I haven't been found guilty for contempt of court , (federal court) why would i have to pay the other attorney for sanction fees.Also should I appeal it or ask for a reconsideration ?

Goldie 30/05/2019 at 2:50 pm

Arrested for going on an obvious scam website trap. Shamed by humiliation in media, became suicidal. Found not guilty of website action but convicted for being suicidal!
£50000 legal costs, nothing reimbursed

kik 11/05/2019 at 5:56 pm

got accused of a burglary I did not commit. done 6 month remand went to crown got acquitted after the witness who said it was me did not appear so I got acquitted and let out.am I entitled to compensation for defamation of character then as this put a great deal of stress on my family and friends n iv had bother since

Macca 16/10/2018 at 4:41 pm

I've been to court and found not guilty of abh it was proved through cctv evidence that it was not me and was someone else, now I've been left with a £9500 solicitors Bill can and how do i claim this back?

Ste 02/05/2018 at 1:32 pm

I have been charged with 3 offences. 2 of which i went guilty to at first opportunity, the third i was running trial for. I have had to pay around £6,000 of legal aid contributions for the cost of the trial etc, however the third charge has now been dropped and there won't be a trial. Will i be able to claim back some of my contributions?

Inesa 19/04/2018 at 12:19 am

Hi. I have been accused by assault to a security guy in a club almost 3months ago.
After this, i have been plead not guilty. There is no evidence to proof what he said against to me.
However,he twist my knee and i went to the hospital for the injury it cause me apart from all the bruise on my arm. My lawyer will present all the proof i got for the trial case.
I have to pay him for the case too.
My question is that if after the trial i am still pleaded not guilty, there is any chance that i could claim the legal fees back to me?

Jackieshan 26/03/2018 at 4:12 pm

I have been on bail with the condition of electronic tagging, I am on a charge of section 18GBH. When I go to trial and am acquitted can I claim money for the time I spent on tag and also the trauma and grief this has put on my standard of life. Would I have to sue the person making the allegation separately?

Longi123 16/02/2018 at 11:17 am

I’ve paid almost 3 grand in court fees, I’ve ve recently bin acquitted or all charges by unanimous decision from the jury how do I go about getting a refund on the fees

Bambam 09/02/2018 at 4:57 pm

I was charged with section 18 gbh with intent went to crown court pleaded not guilty got found not guilty of section 18 but guilty of section 20 wounding do I have to pay the 1200 pound court cost the court have contacted my work place to have the money taken from my wages?

MacD Editor 05/02/2018 at 10:36 am

@Nels - there are always two sides to every story, and the courts are aware that most people will actually lie in order to protect themselves. That's why witnesses are used in investigations. There may be more witnesses. The courts will know how to deal with such situations. They're pretty good at finding out the truth for the most part.

Nels 04/02/2018 at 10:30 am

I have been charged with assault by beating. There is a witness who is giving a different version of events than that of the person who I'm supposed to have kicked. I did neither version. Their dog was off a lead bit my dog so I moved their dog with my foot away from my dog this person then said I kicked him in the arm and the so called witness said I kicked him in the chest. What followed was this person taking a swing at me and fell over then came up with this kicking story.
Where so I stand on this.

Andy 05/01/2018 at 1:41 pm

I was charged with rape. Which I denied. Waiting 15 mths for trial... she had 3 witnesses 1 a senior detective. She lied.. WAS FOUND NOT GUILTY WITHIN 1 HR.. this has devastated me & my family tryed suicide. Why should she get away with it & police. Am I entitled to compensation...

Andy 05/01/2018 at 11:59 am

I was charged with rape. Which I denied. Waiting 15 mths for trial... she had 3 witnesses 1 a senior detective. She lied.. this has devastated me & my family tryed suicide. Why should she get away with it & police. Am I entitled to compensation...

Aky 22/06/2017 at 4:31 am

Hi i have been stopped by police and let go but when i have produced my documents at the police station the lady said i have no insurance. Also she said she has spoken to the insurance company and said they have no record of my car. Spoke to insurance company after leaving the police station and they say we have no record of the police contacting us. I had insurance at the time. Was sent a letter for magistrates to fill in and send back, sent it on time and they received it late so pleaded me guilty now i have applied for crown court will i have to pay any fees if i am found not guilty also do i need a solicitor? Thanks

Ralph 19/05/2017 at 10:50 pm

I was charged with driving my partners car without correct insurance or lisence. They impounded my car and she had to pay £150 to get it back. I went to court and was found not guilty so can she claim that money back

H 21/04/2017 at 8:02 pm

Hi, my boyfriend was accused with gbh with intent and it went to crown court. He pleaded not guilty and was found not guilty. He paid his solicitor fees of over £5000. Is he entitled to any of this back?

Many thanks

summer 16/03/2017 at 6:09 pm

i was granted a settlement in my divorce from my ex husbands 401K. My attorney failed to file the QDOR form and as such I am having a hard time getting the settlement. What steps should I take now since my attorney will not answer or return phone calls or emails?

LEO78 Editor 30/01/2017 at 12:36 pm

@Jay - No mate - if you were lawfully suspected of the robbery the police and CPS can remand you in jail until they have collected the evidence.

CourtroomAdvice Editor 27/01/2017 at 2:29 pm

You can't receive compensation for being held on remand if you have been lawfully arrested, lawfully detained in custody (awaiting trial) and then acquitted.

Jay 27/01/2017 at 7:15 am

I accuse with robbery and I stay in jail 2 month and 2month home on bail and after they find out am innocent do I get any money and my name was all over they news robbery 111 years old woman I was ganna go year for that for something I never done wrong identities do I get any combination

Jay 27/01/2017 at 7:07 am

I have situation I need someone to help me can I get compensation on any money for being accused of robbery and stayed two months in jail and after they fine me inccon t do I get any money

Gazza 07/11/2016 at 4:45 pm

I got arrested for drunk driving & summons to court.after an adjournment I was back up but before getting into court the prosecution dropped all charges.do I pay my solicitor £1500 or can I get the courts to pay it.

Ghel 24/08/2016 at 11:01 am

Hi sir madam, good afternoon. I just want to ask about rape case pls? What happen if they announced the jury or in the court that you are not guilty, that means the case is closed or done? Is there any chance that the other side will file the case again against you? Thank you so much for you time, pls can you give me some advice pls.. Pls, thank you....

Jonboy 15/06/2016 at 7:58 pm

I was arrested around January and had my work tools taking of me I was released on bail and just last week I was going to trial and the day before court the case was dropped. Can I claim loss of earnings as I have had no work since January. Also had to pay my lawyer 800 pounds

Thanks

debbers 01/05/2016 at 10:20 pm

Hi April 2015 my flatmate got court driving my car and gave my name when arrested! After being held in cell after 24hrs the sun morning she admitted who she really was! They held her for another 24 he's and took straight to court on Monday morn as she was in breach of bail conditions too and was given 3 disqualifiacqtions, no licence,no insurance and drink driving and £500 fine. The court however made an error and put the disqualificatons on my licence aswel as hers!! I had my car crushed as I was stopped in brum and these came up on the system!! I applied a post court 142 to magistrates and explained everything and was unsuccessful. No one seems to know or are avoiding responsibility for a court error. I could not do swear declaration in court as I was not showing up on their libra system! I then spoke with Dvla and relayed this to them and they said it was a court admin error!! My liberty has been took from me for a whole year,suffered anxiety, depression, car crushed and I'm on the suck as partially disabled so my car was my legs in a sense!! Now its just over a year constantly calling the legal team at court and got a call Friday just gone from the court to say they are sorry and it has been rectified with Dvla and they apparabtly sent an email July 2015 to put this right!! Dvla had no such email and they are just passing the back now. This error was made from the court to Dvla in the first place. So I want to know with all the letters etc I have for this case can I get compensation for this? It ruined my life as I say. Shall I get a solicitor or get ombudsman to do this? What kind of compensation do you think I'm looking at bearing in mind the car that got crushed I have a receipt for £2500 plus a year not driving and depression etc I suffered. My sick money went up due to stress this caused me too! Please can anyone shed some light I would be most grateful. Thank you x

jr 21/04/2016 at 10:10 am

Hello my name is junior I was arrested and remanded into custody for 7 months as I went not guilty to possesion of a altered firearm and cannabis I was found not guilty on both counts am I entitled to compensation?

mian 16/02/2016 at 5:09 am

Dear,
i have been convicted by sessions judge in case 496-BPPC without any evidence and reality as well. The main reason for my conviction is only to compromise with opposite party which is extremely not possible because without reality complainant complaint on me . I was sentenced to undergo for five years. When i spend seven months in jail High Court acquitted me of the charges levelled against me with my innocence.
I have lost much more precious things
1) Education carrier breakage
2) counsel heavy fees
3) journey charges
4) My family dignity which i lost
5) Seven month imprisonment
Now i ask my dear whether i can plead in court for above compensation or not?
duration in which i can plead after high court order announcement?
upto how limit of compensation i can plead?

samlin01 29/11/2015 at 8:45 pm

My son was found not guilty in crown court over 5 months ago but we still have not received back the money we paid the court for his defense which was over £2600. I have contacted my solicitor about this several times but still no money from the court. They were quick enough to make us pay this money saying that if we did not pay he would not get representation etc. How come it takes them so long to pay people back?

CourtroomAdvice Editor 19/10/2015 at 11:38 am

You could in the first instance, obtain proof from the owner, that you do not own the property, a photocopy of the deeds should be suffice. Once you have the proof contact your solicitor in order to see how you can rectify the situation with the courts.

LoL 18/10/2015 at 1:26 pm

2 years ago I went to prison I was found guilty at the crown courts on a not guilty plea now the crown courts want £3000 off me as I was on legal aid they say in my solicitors forms says I own a property which I don't they want proof of ownership obviously there was an error in the legal aid forms from the solicitor who applied for larval aid what do I do I am on esa pip uv got mental and physical health problems do I go to the solicitor who applied for legal aid or do I go to the owner of the property where I'm s hoy sitter I don't pay rent it's a relatives house who lives abroad and ask them to send me proof of ownership they are sending the skiffs what are my best ops ions if I have any thankyou

Mike 15/07/2015 at 11:31 pm

Hello,

I'm an American who moved to Scotland for a three year position as a postdoctoral scientific researcher. On my 7th day in Dundee, I was wrongfully accused of walking around naked (a guy had indeed been walking about naked two hrs prior to me walking through that location). I have my roommate as well as a pizza delivery guy who are alibi's that I was at my house during the time of the incident. However, the police threw me in jail for three days and I've had a sexual assault charge hanging over my head for the past 8 months (my trial has been pushed back three times). The police just now came forward to the procurator fiscal at the latest meeting to say that the witnesses were too far away and in the dark, they don't believe the witnesses - however, I have had to pay over 5000 pounds to a solicitor, I've experienced significant backlash from this hanging over my head to the point that I'm now about to lose my job and am out on the sick. Am I not entitled to compensation? Even forgetting the suffering/job loss, the solicitor fee's alone? It seems the mentality out here in Scotland is that one is just supposed to deal with it, but this has ruined my life. The Police, who have made their position clear, 8 months after the fact, in my mind, should have done so on the first night so that I would not have had to go through any of this - or at least soon thereafter to prevent all the solicitor costs. Any advice appreciated, I'm livid that its deemed OK to ruin a completely innocent persons life over wrongful accusation for something that, if I were to have been found guilty, would have been put on a list next to child molesters!

CourtroomAdvice Editor 13/07/2015 at 12:10 pm

@Ali - Whilst lying on oath is probably most common in divorce and family law proceedings where emotions are often running high, these are the cases in which it can be the most difficult to prove, as it is essentially one person's word against the other. However, lawyers are accustomed to this and know the right questions to ask in order to expose if a person is telling untruths or not. Where perjury is proved, the penalties can be high. I hope this helps.

Ali 10/07/2015 at 1:45 pm

Hi I want to ask that wrong allegations been made against me and kids being removed from me temporary is there any chances I will get my kids back my hearing is very soon

Usman 01/07/2015 at 12:36 am

hii,
i have a contact order with my son but from the 13th of june my breaching it and not allowing me to him my little boy.
i was issued the contact by uxbridge county court in early 2014.
i needed advise on if i still need to apply for enforcement order using the form c78 or can i just make the application to the court using the form c79 as it has the option ( breach of contact ) can someone please help i would be very grateful thank you.

slippers 09/06/2015 at 3:17 pm

I am on police bail .as the next door lady aak me to get some money out from the cash machine .which I did but took more out for myself .I am willing to pay back all .do I have to go to court and then go to prison .I am going back to police station to do a statment .I am so worried please help me

pips 30/04/2015 at 7:24 am

Good Morning Jane, I was taken to court for a criminal case (I believe) a couple of years ago which involved an alleged altercation with a member of security staff at a night club.

During the hearings, on 3 seperate occasions whilst attending court the accuser never showed up and ultimetly the case was thrown out of court.

I paid a substantial amount of solicitors fees as I was not eligable for legal aid.

Is there any grounds for me to reclaim any of this back?

EggFoo 02/04/2015 at 7:57 pm

I'm hopefully looking at getting found not guilty for drink driving which has cost me 3600 pounds, this is in Scotland sheriff court, I've heard that you can't because Scotland has different rules, how can this be fair, so if your not guilty you've still been stung with a high court cost,

CourtroomAdvice Editor 02/04/2015 at 12:15 pm

@barry - you would have to seek legal advice on this matter. As stated in the article: the short answer to your question is yes, but only in limited circumstances. Ordinarily if you are charged with a criminal offence, plead not guilty, are taken to trial and are then acquitted (either by magistrates or a jury) you will not be liable to pay court costs.

barry 31/03/2015 at 4:58 pm

hi.
2 years ago I was convicted of assault. I appealed my case and was totally acquitted after new medical evidence emerged. The total cost of both court cases came to 3660. Mostly solicitors and barrister fees. Am I entitled to any of this money back. Or is it a case of anyone can accuse you of a crime just because they no it will cost you a lot of money and not them as they claim legal aid???

CourtroomAdvice Editor 16/03/2015 at 2:51 pm

@Ric - as specified in the article; the short answer to your question is yes, but only in limited circumstances. Ordinarily if you are charged with a criminal offence, plead not guilty, are taken to trial and are then acquitted (either by magistrates or a jury) you will not be liable to pay court costs.

Ric 13/03/2015 at 4:40 pm

I have been accused of drink driving, but evidence is very weak. This case has cost me over 7000. If found not guilty do I get back a percentage of the total solicitors invoice costs, or just a percentage of court day cost?. I should ask the solicitor, but everytime I contact them it costs me money. Any info?
Thank you.
Ric

Tom Editor 17/12/2014 at 10:30 am

@gazm - depends on the case and depends on the judge, so difficult to say Gaz. I'd broach the subject with your solicitor.

gazm 15/12/2014 at 7:31 pm

Im up on a conspiracy charge.the question is if im found not guilty at crown court will i be liable for defence fees?

Heather Editor 08/12/2014 at 11:46 am

@charls - in what should have been a straightforward division of assets has become quite a complex issue on both sides and one that really there is no predicting which way it may go, as only the courts can decide how things are divided and who pays what including costs. Do you really want to inflame the issue and start taking your solicitor to court? You both will have already lost a great deal of money over this and probably lost any sibling relationship you both had, which is very sad. I think in this case you'll have to let the courts decide, and hopefully soon, before all your fathers' estate goes into the pockets of the solicitors.

charls 05/12/2014 at 8:31 pm

Hi, any advice is greatfully received. Sadly I lost my dad last yr and my 'sister ' and I were supposed to inherit his house which wad left to us in trust in my late mother's will. My sister didn't even give me one day to get over the shock of his death let alone grieve. The day after he died it was clear all she cared about was money and what ever she could sell including his house. Yet she was desperate to sell the house but 'not to me '. I paid a Solicitor for over a yr to try and buy her share. She only told me of one valuation she had for 200,000 I got 3 more. Between 150,000 and 180,000 my Solicitor said we couldn't make her an offer until we knew what land we had but it wad all taking so long and it made me so ill we made her an offer for 100,000. She accepted it but then we couldn't get our mortgage as agreed in principle. It turned out the banks wouldn't lend on the property because it's in trust. What I don't understand is we finally got one agreed in principle on a remortgage basis same as before which meant to buy my sisters share it would need to be transferred into our names first, but my sisters Solicitors finally agreed to this but my solicitor rejected it. He didn't even want to look at our mortgage in principle but if he had surely he would have known that the house would need to be in mine and my sisters names to enable me to buy it? Now she took me to court to evict me and is trying to get an order for me to pay all her costs. So far two court hearings even tho I agreed to sell before court proceedings, the first judge said I can stay in house (( with my kids) until it sells. Second time judge listened to me and ordered for the house to be transferred to me and my sister. It's still up for sale but not sure if we will be able to get aMortgage for the increased value amount, as my partner lived untie house with my dad for 8 yrs prior to his death. We tried to paint the house etc and done some important repairs and now it's up for 350,000 . Will the court costs come out of the house sale or her share? And do I have any claim against my solicitor ad I don't feel it's fair we couldn't get our mortgage because it's in trust. And will the judge order me to pay any of her fees? The judge said the claim or something would have ended when I agreed to sell. Please help many thanks

Rob Editor 11/11/2014 at 3:05 pm

@CheungEd - it's quite difficult to see what is going on here, but they have obviously issued a counter claim which they are perfectly entitled to. However, it doesn't mean that they will win.

CheungEd 11/11/2014 at 2:06 pm

I loved 2 tricycles and in both incidents the Propety manager failed to keep the security video for Police investigation after alerted by security officer. I filed my claim against the property management and strata council and the security company for my loss of opportunity for recovery. I got a default judgement against only the security company only and got paid in full. I asked the property management company to acknowledge that it is their legal responsibly to keep and provide police the video footage and they refused throught their lawyer. In settlement conference, the judge dismissed my request as it is not their power to rule such request. Since I got paid, the action dismissed.
The Propety managements and the strata council charge me the time for the settlement conference . Are they entitled as charge back on my strata account?

koi 24/10/2014 at 7:59 pm

I am in crown court for GBH,which I am pleading not guilty to because it was self defence.
I got home from work today and found the legal aid reply. It says they want £6800.00 as a contribution to the court fees. My court hear will last 1 1\2 days. Is this the right amount of fees?

CourtroomAdvice Editor 14/10/2014 at 2:55 pm

@rose - I think this is something that you would have to seek advice from your solicitor as it this would be complicated to work out.

rose 14/10/2014 at 2:44 pm

My Husband and I are to attend court For section 444 of the education act. As we took our daughter out of school last yr for our wedding in Jamaica. I have already plead not guilty and am using human rights in my defence... as I truly believe that this interference is an unlawful limitation of my qualified right to a private and family life.

If I do win... I have spent 6 months preparing for trial and 6 months prior to that stressing at the threats of conviction... What costs can I request if i win?

I'm looking through my internet history and on many occassions have i stayed up really late, or been on it all day... in accordance with a lawyers salary as i am representing myself, what is a reasonable figure to cover the damages to family time, my free time, my health as I have been put into a very negative environment during my research.

Col 03/09/2014 at 9:50 am

I was found not guilty if driving on my phone, I represented myself and understand that I should have requested costs after the verdict but obviously as I was not a lawyer and could not afford one, I did not know and as I had to take 3 days off work unpaid to defend this it also caused me untold stress. Is there any way I can claim this???

thebudha100 14/04/2014 at 11:50 pm

I work as law costs drafter.

if you have house insurance policy you should check to see if you have a legal expenses policy. They are often as "add-ons" with household or motor policies, definitely woth checking.

Good luck!

Gazb 13/01/2014 at 9:50 am

My partner and I are due in crown court soon for attempting to pervert the cause of justice in relation to speeding fines. This case has been going on for over 7 months now luckily I got my court costs funded through work but we had to pay my partners costs which were £6000. We have now been told if we lose the case we will be liable for prosecution costs which could be anything from 10 to 15k each. As we won't have a job if we are found guilty I understand that as we put we own our houses on our legal aid forms they can take capital from here ? Is this correct ? Would legal cover on house insurance cover these costs? I am scared we are going to be homeless if this happens !!

Woody 29/12/2013 at 2:57 pm

Arrested for affray and pleading not guilty. If found not guilty will I have to pay costs as I gave a no comment interview as concust and drunk when taken to police station from the hospital. Iam not eligible for legal aid as have a good job and been saving for deposit on a flat.

nick 18/11/2013 at 4:07 pm

i was charged with having a knife in my car and pleaded not guilty the case was thrown out of court can i claim my lawyers fees back and time off work

gillgerrard 06/11/2013 at 8:29 pm

hi, i have just been found not guilty of n abh case, was as i stated all this time its been a case of mistaken identity, on hearing the verdict and the judge letting me leave courtroom after the jury had given their verdict i was an emotional wreck. Did i have to ask for expenses there and then or is there a reasonable timescale after the verdict has sunk in that i can claim. I have been doing 54 mile round trips for 3 days and £6 per day parking.?

loopholetaxi 17/10/2013 at 11:01 am

Im a private hire driver that has plead not guilty to the offence after non payment of a 60 quid fine , in fife , here is 1 angle on my defence , if it is ilegle to to fell timber from a forrest but you can do it if you have a licence , is it still ilegal if im driving a private hire vehicle at the time without passengers but have a valid private hire licence which only a matter of weeks before hand had to endure of mornings worth of meeting at the hands of the local council and police in order to attain the licence , and whereby the police , a traffic officer said , the police and i personally dont bother licenced taxi drivers about seatbelt offences , then if this , which it is part of the licencing procedure , permission from gaining the licence not to wear a seatbelt , / is this a " special defence

bella 21/03/2013 at 1:21 pm

I was charged with driving under suspension and possession of a weapon.

I sent off a plea of Not Guilty by fax (which i have evidence of it transmitting) and they still heard my matter without me being there and charged me GUILTY.

I was told i had to do community service hours to pay my fines off which I DID.

When I was in a better place emotionally I applied to set aside another hearing to dispute these charges.

I now need to find a Statute whereby I can seek to have the costs (which I worked manually for under a Work Developement Order) reimbursed to me.

Anyone know of any statutes or any guidance as I have court in two weeks time and the Magistrate said she needs a statut in order to make an order for costs.

Help
Allison W.A.

williams 08/12/2012 at 10:41 pm

Hi my ex partner left my area nearly three years ago,I had a contact order too see my children,I pay child support .can I find out where they are?

kezza 04/12/2012 at 10:20 pm

wanted to no what will happen to me mum of 9 months old baby domestic volience involved.father never took an interest in him .now wants see him.i feel should be childs decision when his old enough to understand ,all his known is me.father didnt even have a bond for him.puzzles me why his doing this

grandad 17/10/2012 at 8:11 am

hi
my wife and step daughter accused me of assult,
of which i strongley denied and made a plea of not guilty
on the 15/10/12 the statments were heard in birmingham magistrates court,
and i was given a verdict of not guilty,
the whole incident has taken 3 months to resolve
this has caused me a great deal of stress and inconvinience
my bail conditions left me homeless for 10 weeks
and i had to pay for my own legal representation,
WHAT COSTS CAN I CLAIM BACK FROM THE CPS
and how do i do it
regards
roy grimes

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