Lied to police

[Deedee1969]

I lied in a statement to the police to protect my boyfriend. Help!!!! I need to retract it. What’s the consequences?

I don't know, but am bumping this for you as hopefully someone else does. If you can ask a solicitor I think they have to keep it confidential and will tell you where you stand.

It depends how long ago and about what.

It depends on what you lied about but you could be charged with perverting the course of justice.

What did you lie about? Irregardless it’s good to talk with a lawyer regarding your options now. Without more information I have no advice for you but I do have some questions. Was it serious? What made you think this is a good idea? Are you able to retract the statement or not?

Yes it was serious. I don’t know if I can retract my statement or not. It happened over a year ago but it’s with the PPS at the minute

Just over a year ago

It depends on what you lied about but you could be charged with perverting the course of justice.

^ this.

You need to speak to a solicitor.

You can retract your statement at any point.

PLEASE DO.

Whatever the consequences, never ever lie in a statement that will go to court as evidence, you are pereverting the course of justice and as I’m sure you are aware, committing a criminal offence.

Go and retract at the first opportunity, explain why you lied and offer to submit a new one.

Please think logically.

Yes it was serious. I don’t know if I can retract my statement or not.

What do you mean you don't know if you can or not? If you lied then you need to retract it!

Agree with Book better to tell the truth now