White Slavery Murder and Domestic Abuse Co-Accused Acquitted

Kinloch Lawyers Client Intimidated and Abused by Co-Accused

‍Kinloch Lawyers represented a client at the High Court in Edinburgh. The case surrounded a woman remanded in custody, a vulnerable single mother subjected to domestic abuse and intimidated by the co-accused.

Client is remanded in custody and incriminated by co-accused

What does "incriminated by the co-accused" mean? 

The phrase "incriminated the co-accused" refers to a situation where someone provides evidence or testimony that implicates another individual (the co-accused) in a crime or wrongdoing. This typically occurs in a legal context, such as during a trial, police investigation, or interrogation.

Here are key points to understand about this phrase:

Incrimination: To incriminate means to suggest or show that someone is involved in or responsible for a criminal act.

Co-accused: This term refers to an individual who is jointly accused with another person in a legal case. For instance, if multiple individuals are charged with a crime, each is considered a co-accused relative to the others.

Implications:

If someone incriminates a co-accused, it might mean they are cooperating with authorities by providing evidence or testimony against the other person.

Such an act could be motivated by various factors, including a plea deal, the hope of a reduced sentence, or even coercion.

The credibility of the person incriminating the co-accused is often scrutinized in court, as their testimony might be biased or self-serving.

Circumstances behind this case

Our client was a vulnerable woman and a single mother of 4 children. She had been subjected to severe domestic abuse and she was intimidated by the co-accused, who was involved in the murder of the deceased.

Intimidation and domestic abuse are serious issues that can manifest in various forms, often involving one person exerting power and control over another within a domestic or intimate relationship.

Intimidation and Domestic Abuse

What does "intimidation and domestic abuse" mean?

Intimidation refers to behaviors intended to frighten, threaten, or coerce another person, making them feel powerless or unsafe. It often serves as a tool to assert dominance or control.

Domestic abuse involves a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate or family relationship. It can occur between spouses, partners, or even other family members.

The Link between Intimidation and Domestic Abuse

Intimidation is often a tactic used in domestic abuse to establish fear and compliance. It creates an environment where the victim feels unable to escape or challenge the abuser’s authority. For example:

A victim may stay in the relationship out of fear of retaliation.

Intimidation often prevents victims from seeking help or reporting the abuse.

The 10 Day Trial in the High Court in Edinburgh with Full Media Coverage

What was Agreed

In this case the jury unanimously agreed that there was insufficient evidence to convict our client and the jury agreed unanimously that the case was not proven. Our client had Senior and Junior Counsel for this case. This was a phenomenal result. The case was all over national media, BBC, STV, Daily Record, Glasgow Herald, all the national papers.

Kinloch Lawyers Client Delighted  

The client was extremely grateful to our Mr Jenkins and to the team at David Kinloch and Co for all their hard work.

If you are suffering from domestic abuse or know of someone who is please call Kinloch Lawyers for help and advice.

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