Over in Emmerdale village tonight (Wednesday, January 31), Nicola and Jimmy feared for Angelica after Ethan’s revelation.
He revealed that she would most likely be given a custodial sentence in court.
But, as Angelica prepares to attend her court hearing, what would happen to the teen in real life?
Emmerdale: Angelica is preparing for court
Viewers of Emmerdale will be aware that Heath Hope died on New Year’s Day after falling victim to a car accident.
Cathy had stolen Wendy’s car and had gone joyriding with Angelica and Heath in the back seats.
However, the teens’ car then crashed. Bob and Wendy tracked them down but couldn’t save Heath.
Initially, both of the surviving girls blamed each other for the crash. However, Bob failed to believe his own daughter.
Eventually, Angelica couldn’t hide her guilt any longer and revealed that she had been the one driving when Heath died. She’d killed him.
After Angelica’s confession, she’s now preparing for her court hearing. Tonight though, Ethan told Nicola that Angelica would more than likely be given a custodial sentence for causing death by dangerous driving. But, what would happen to Angelica in real life?
Legal expert reveals what would happen to Angelica in real life
Angelica may be fourteen years old but she’s still old enough to be seriously punished for causing death by dangerous driving.
Legal expert Jack Tomlinson, a solicitor at leading criminal law firm Olliers, has explained what Angelica can expect to happen to her next after Heath’s death.
Angelica could be facing anything from a rehabilitation order to even a life imprisonment.
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