Notice of Intention to prosecute

[AlterEgo]

If you just put you're a student the court will assume a low income, if you tell them you're working they could fine you more (I'm aware that you are allowed to work 20 hours a week - it doesn't mean that you do does it?) - can you prove you're enrolled on a course at university?
You need to try to get the railway company to drop the case - it's no use writing to the court, they have no say in what happens - they just prosecute on behalf of the train company
Send the draft you put at post #175 to the train company, you've already been told it's OK, but make sure you add your email address and any future addresses with a date they should be used from

The OP needs to be honest and fill out the form truthfully. There’s no other advice we can reasonably give. “Hmm if they find you’re working they might fine you more” - yes, they will, because the fine is based on one’s income. Failing to declare that to the magistrates’ court obviously isn’t clever. Or legal. And is worse than the original offence.

It seems the OP is employed, so must declare that, and what they are earning.

 

[vijay001]

If you just put you're a student the court will assume a low income, if you tell them you're working they could fine you more (I'm aware that you are allowed to work 20 hours a week - it doesn't mean that you do does it?) - can you prove you're enrolled on a course at university?
You need to try to get the railway company to drop the case - it's no use writing to the court, they have no say in what happens - they just prosecute on behalf of the train company
Send the draft you put at post #175 to the train company, you've already been told it's OK, but make sure you add your email address and any future addresses with a date they should be used from

Okk I send it on morning by email. Let's see what happens further. And for sjpn I am going to fill honestly with what I am paying in the job and everything.

 

[WesternLancer]

Okk I send it on morning by email. Let's see what happens further. And for sjpn I am going to fill honestly with what I am paying in the job and everything.

Hi. I will review / check your suggested reply carefully a bit later today if you would like to hold back sending it until this afternoon.

 

[vijay001]

Hi. I will review / check your suggested reply carefully a bit later today if you would like to hold back sending it until this afternoon.

This is the draft I prepared to send prosecution department . I am waiting for your review untill afternoon. Reply asap.

I sincerely apologise for my actions and deeply regret this incident. At the time, I was experiencing financial difficulties, which led me to make a poor decision by purchasing a ticket that was not valid for my full journey. I understand that this was wrong, and I take full responsibility for my ill -judged actions.

I am a student in the UK, and I am only permitted to work 20 hours a week under the government’s student visa regulations. At the time of the incident, I was facing unexpected financial difficulties, but I understand that this does not excuse my actions. This experience has taught me a valuable lesson, and I assure that I will never repeat such an action in the future. I now fully understand the importance of always ensuring I have the correct and valid ticket for my journey.
I fully accept any fine or penalty or any charge imposed by you and will ensure prompt payment to resolve this matter as soon as possible. As a student, I am deeply concerned about how this incident may affect my future opportunities, by court proceedings and I sincerely regret my actions. Additionally, I am planning to leave the UK soon, and I already submitted the home office letter with you in previous mail and I would sincerely request the possibility of settling this matter out of court to expedite its resolution before leaving the country. I am willing to make immediate payment of any fine or penalty deemed appropriate to resolve the case as soon as possible by out of court settlement .

I am truly sorry for my actions and deeply apologise for any convenience caused by me.

Please be very sorry for my ill-judged actions and I will never do this kind of thing in future and give me one last opportunity to rectify my mistakes . And please withdraw the case from the court. I am waiting for your positive responses . Thank you.

 

[tonycockram]

This letter looks fine to me from where you were earlier, but no
Doubt western lancer will have a look later on today.

Hope You get both cases sorted out soon

 

[Puffing Devil]

As I am due to leave the UK this month and never return back, it would be challenging for me to address this matter at a later date.

Have I missed something? Why are you still in the country and now working?

Much of the previous advice has been based on your leaving in February. Are you going or not?

 

[WesternLancer]

This is the draft I prepared to send prosecution department . I am waiting for your review untill afternoon. Reply asap.

I sincerely apologise for my actions and deeply regret this incident. At the time, I was experiencing financial difficulties, which led me to make a poor decision by purchasing a ticket that was not valid for my full journey. I understand that this was wrong, and I take full responsibility for my ill -judged actions.

I am a student in the UK, and I am only permitted to work 20 hours a week under the government’s student visa regulations. At the time of the incident, I was facing unexpected financial difficulties, but I understand that this does not excuse my actions. This experience has taught me a valuable lesson, and I assure that I will never repeat such an action in the future. I now fully understand the importance of always ensuring I have the correct and valid ticket for my journey.
I fully accept any fine or penalty or any charge imposed by you and will ensure prompt payment to resolve this matter as soon as possible. As a student, I am deeply concerned about how this incident may affect my future opportunities, by court proceedings and I sincerely regret my actions. Additionally, I am planning to leave the UK soon, and I already submitted the home office letter with you in previous mail and I would sincerely request the possibility of settling this matter out of court to expedite its resolution before leaving the country. I am willing to make immediate payment of any fine or penalty deemed appropriate to resolve the case as soon as possible by out of court settlement .

I am truly sorry for my actions and deeply apologise for any convenience caused by me.

Please be very sorry for my ill-judged actions and I will never do this kind of thing in future and give me one last opportunity to rectify my mistakes . And please withdraw the case from the court. I am waiting for your positive responses . Thank you.

@vijay001 This is what I would suggest in terms of amendments. When you have it ready you can send it to the railway company prosecution department. I suggest that you e-mail AND that you send it printed off copy via tracked postage sent from any post office shop.

I think you also need to be clear when you are leaving the UK. If you have not complied with a Home Office / UK Visa & Immigration service letter / request to leave the UK then I suspect that is a more serious problem to get yourself into, but that is another matter and one I can not offer any advice about

I hope what is below is clear. Make sure you enclose the things mentioned, (ie your letter telling you you must leave UK due to expired visa) even if you have sent them before.

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Dear Railway Prosecutions Staff

Your Reference: [Insert all reference numbers from the paperwork from the railway and the court papers that relate to the case you are writing about]

I am writing again to ask if you will kindly consider resolving this matter out of court, and withdrawing any pending court action.

This is because I am leaving the UK because I am studying in the UK on a student visa which is ending. I am not expecting to return to the UK and as my via will have expired I would not be able to return to the UK to attend court. I enclose / attach a copy of the Home Office documentation about this for information.

I sincerely apologise for my actions in respect of travelling without a valid ticket and I deeply regret this incident. At the time, I was experiencing financial difficulties, which led me to make a poor decision by purchasing a ticket that was not valid for my full journey. I understand that this was wrong, and I take full responsibility for my ill judged actions.

I am a student in the UK, and I am only permitted to work 20 hours a week under the government’s student visa regulations. At the time of the incident, I was facing unexpected financial difficulties, but I understand that this does not excuse my actions. This experience has taught me a valuable lesson, and I assure that I will never repeat such an action in the future. I now fully understand the importance of always ensuring I have the correct and valid ticket for my journey.

I would fully accept any fine or penalty or any charge imposed by you as a settlement offer and will ensure prompt payment to resolve this matter as soon as possible by out of court settlement.

As a student, I am deeply concerned about how this incident may affect my future opportunities, by court proceedings and I sincerely regret my actions.
Additionally, I am planning to leave the UK soon, and I already submitted the home office letter with you in previous mail and

I am keen I would sincerely request the possibility of settling this matter out of court to expedite a its resolution before leaving the country. I am willing to make immediate payment of any fine or penalty deemed appropriate to resolve the case as soon as possible.

I believe this would be more convenient for both the railway company and the Court as I would be unable to return to the UK for court related matters due to the absence of a visa, and I fear the postal service in my country is not reliable to receive official court paperwork and letters.

From the following date my postal address will be: [Insert date and your permanent address aboard or an address that can be valid for you for the next 6 to 12 months]

My e-mail address will continue to be: [Insert your e-mail address]

I am truly sorry for my actions and deeply apologise for what has happened. any convenience caused by me. Please be very sorry for my ill-judged actions and I will never do this kind of thing in future and please give me one last opportunity to rectify my mistakes.

I would be most grateful if you could And please withdraw the case from the court in return for a settlement offer and I look forward to hearing from you. I am waiting for your positive responses . Thank you.

Yours faithfully


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[vijay001]

@vijay001 This is what I would suggest in terms of amendments. When you have it ready you can send it to the railway company prosecution department. I suggest that you e-mail AND that you send it printed off copy via tracked postage sent from any post office shop.

I think you also need to be clear when you are leaving the UK. If you have not complied with a Home Office / UK Visa & Immigration service letter / request to leave the UK then I suspect that is a more serious problem to get yourself into, but that is another matter and one I can not offer any advice about

I hope what is below is clear. Make sure you enclose the things mentioned, (ie your letter telling you you must leave UK due to expired visa) even if you have sent them before.

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Dear Railway Prosecutions Staff

Your Reference: [Insert all reference numbers from the paperwork from the railway and the court papers that relate to the case you are writing about]

I am writing again to ask if you will kindly consider resolving this matter out of court, and withdrawing any pending court action.

This is because I am leaving the UK because I am studying in the UK on a student visa which is ending. I am not expecting to return to the UK and as my via will have expired I would not be able to return to the UK to attend court. I enclose / attach a copy of the Home Office documentation about this for information.

I sincerely apologise for my actions in respect of travelling without a valid ticket and I deeply regret this incident. At the time, I was experiencing financial difficulties, which led me to make a poor decision by purchasing a ticket that was not valid for my full journey. I understand that this was wrong, and I take full responsibility for my ill judged actions.

I am a student in the UK, and I am only permitted to work 20 hours a week under the government’s student visa regulations. At the time of the incident, I was facing unexpected financial difficulties, but I understand that this does not excuse my actions. This experience has taught me a valuable lesson, and I assure that I will never repeat such an action in the future. I now fully understand the importance of always ensuring I have the correct and valid ticket for my journey.

I would fully accept any fine or penalty or any charge imposed by you as a settlement offer and will ensure prompt payment to resolve this matter as soon as possible by out of court settlement.

As a student, I am deeply concerned about how this incident may affect my future opportunities, by court proceedings and I sincerely regret my actions.
Additionally, I am planning to leave the UK soon, and I already submitted the home office letter with you in previous mail and

I am keen I would sincerely request the possibility of settling this matter out of court to expedite a its resolution before leaving the country. I am willing to make immediate payment of any fine or penalty deemed appropriate to resolve the case as soon as possible.

I believe this would be more convenient for both the railway company and the Court as I would be unable to return to the UK for court related matters due to the absence of a visa, and I fear the postal service in my country is not reliable to receive official court paperwork and letters.

From the following date my postal address will be: [Insert date and your permanent address aboard or an address that can be valid for you for the next 6 to 12 months]

My e-mail address will continue to be: [Insert your e-mail address]

I am truly sorry for my actions and deeply apologise for what has happened. any convenience caused by me. Please be very sorry for my ill-judged actions and I will never do this kind of thing in future and please give me one last opportunity to rectify my mistakes.

I would be most grateful if you could And please withdraw the case from the court in return for a settlement offer and I look forward to hearing from you. I am waiting for your positive responses . Thank you.

Yours faithfully


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Ok fine I send it. I didn't get any reply from us. Lets se. And about replying to court letter. Can you se my draft I send above. I am going to write mitigation for court letter. Can you send the correction with draft.

 

[WesternLancer]

Ok fine I send it. I didn't get any reply from us. Lets se. And about replying to court letter. Can you se my draft I send above. I am going to write mitigation for court letter. Can you send the correction with draft.

I’m afraid I do not understand what you are asking here.

If you want to draft a mitigation statement to send to the court for people to check here, you can do so.

If you have already done that please state the number of the post it is in in this long thread so people here can easily see what you are referring to.

 

[vijay001]

I’m afraid I do not understand what you are asking here.

If you want to draft a mitigation statement to send to the court for people to check here, you can do so.

If you have already done that please state the number of the post it is in in this long thread so people here can easily see what you are referring to.

Sorry mate I am not native English speaker. And I am not good at English speaking. I already send the draft for court in #179 .let me know any corrections required.

 

[WesternLancer]

Sorry mate I am not native English speaker. And I am not good at English speaking. I already send the draft for court in #179 .let me know any corrections required.

Thanks for pointing out the number of the post with your court mitigation statement.

I don’t know what mitigation statements are most effective but hopefully people here can look over that section of post #179

 

[vijay001]

Thanks for pointing out the number of the post with your court mitigation statement.

I don’t know what mitigation statements are most effective but hopefully people here can look over that section of post #179

Ok fine. For MC100 form should I give details of employer everything. And I have last doubt I am getting monthly pay. In MC 100 form should I give weekly pay. ?

 

[WesternLancer]

regarding your court mitigation statement

Some basic advice on court mitigation statements is here if you want to look over it:

Single justice procedure notices

Find out about single justice procedure notices and how you should respond.

www.gov.uk

which says:

You can give information to the magistrate about your circumstances - this is called ‘mitigation’. Depending on your circumstances, you might get a reduced fine or sentence.

also here:

How to deal with a Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN)

If you have received a Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN) it can be hard to know what to do. It is rarely possible to get free legal advice to help you decide. This guide will help you understand the most crucial things to know about the Single Justice Procedure and what you need to do.

www.advicenow.org.uk

under number 3 which says:

Mitigation​

There is also the opportunity to enter information for the magistrate - something called ‘mitigation’. If the offence was committed by mistake or was caused by something that the magistrate should know about when considering the sentence/fine, take this opportunity to explain. Include everything that is relevant.

If you have no previous convictions make sure you say so. If you haven't done the thing you have been accused of before, or if you were not doing it for long, include that.
You should also use this box to explain any difficult personal circumstances, including any health or disability issues you have or anyone you care for has, if you are the victim of domestic violence or another type of crime, and any financial difficulties you are already facing. If the financial difficulties you are already facing are caused by illness or anything 'unusual', say that.

This is your draft from post #179 above:
I think this says the sorts of things that the advice I have linked to above suggests should be included. I do not suggest you make any changes and I think you could include this as your mitigation statement if you are happy with it and it is all true.

This draft for sending court as mitigation .here is the look and changes required please let me know

I deeply regret this situation and sincerely apologise for my actions. At the time, I was facing financial difficulties, which led me to make the wrong decision of purchasing a ticket that was not valid for my full journey. I acknowledge that this was improper, and I take full responsibility for my mistake.
As a student in the UK, I am only permitted to work 20 hours a week under the government's student visa regulations. While I understand that financial hardship does not justify my actions, I was dealing with unforeseen financial troubles at the time of the incident. This experience has taught me an important lesson, and I assure the court that I will never repeat this mistake. I now fully understand the importance of always ensuring I have the correct ticket for my journey.
I accept any fine or penalty imposed by the court and will ensure prompt payment to resolve this matter as quickly as possible. I am truly sorry for my actions, and as a student, I am deeply concerned about how this incident may affect my future opportunities. Additionally, I would like to mention that I will soon be leaving the UK.

Once again, I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this incident may have caused. If there is any further information required, please feel free to contact me via email at

Thank you for taking the time to consider my statement.

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Regarding MC100 Form

Ok fine. For MC100 form should I give details of employer everything. And I have last doubt I am getting monthly pay. In MC 100 form should I give weekly pay. ?

I agree the form is confusing because it does not state clearly if you should state pay / income and outgoings weekly or monthly. I do not know what the convention is. Post #174 from @jfollows above suggests that it is weekly figures they use

However, you should be consisted in my opinion. So if in Part 2 'Income details' you state weekly pay, then in Part 3 'Outgoings' these should be weekly figures too.

Then to ensure it is clear to the reader of the form that the figures you have given are monthly use Section 4 in the box (other information) - to write clearly. 'The figures given on this form are weekly figures'

Remember that anything on this form that you know is incorrect, if you enter it, is a separate offence. So do not lie on this form and avoid making any mistakes with the numbers too.

Returning things to the court

Then I assume you complete all the paperwork from the court (the things you have uploaded copies of in post #143)

- so as those appear to me on screen this is:
- the 3rd page with your plea, and your mitigating statement written in or attached and
- the 4th page with your new address abroad (or the date on which that will be your address so they know when you will move there - ie write as at 'x day, y month 2025 my address will be:......'
- and sign it and date it

then take a photo of every page you are sending them, after you have filled in the details in black ink and keep that copy safe for your records

then take the paperwork to a post office and send it back to the court 'signed for' post

If any of this is unclear or you are unsure about it you should go to get help and advice filling in the papers from your college or student union or a citizens Advice Bureau

Do not miss the deadline by which you should return all these to the court.

 

[vijay001]

regarding your court mitigation statement

Some basic advice on court mitigation statements is here if you want to look over it:

Single justice procedure notices

Find out about single justice procedure notices and how you should respond.

www.gov.uk

which says:

also here:

How to deal with a Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN)

If you have received a Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN) it can be hard to know what to do. It is rarely possible to get free legal advice to help you decide. This guide will help you understand the most crucial things to know about the Single Justice Procedure and what you need to do.

www.advicenow.org.uk

under number 3 which says:



This is your draft from post #179 above:
I think this says the sorts of things that the advice I have linked to above suggests should be included. I do not suggest you make any changes and I think you could include this as your mitigation statement if you are happy with it and it is all true.



== Doublepost prevention - post automatically merged: 4 Mar 2025 ==


Regarding MC100 Form

I agree the form is confusing because it does not state clearly if you should state pay / income and outgoings weekly or monthly. I do not know what the convention is. Post #174 from @jfollows above suggests that it is weekly figures they use

However, you should be consisted in my opinion. So if in Part 2 'Income details' you state weekly pay, then in Part 3 'Outgoings' these should be weekly figures too.

Then to ensure it is clear to the reader of the form that the figures you have given are monthly use Section 4 in the box (other information) - to write clearly. 'The figures given on this form are weekly figures'

Remember that anything on this form that you know is incorrect, if you enter it, is a separate offence. So do not lie on this form and avoid making any mistakes with the numbers too.

Returning things to the court

Then I assume you complete all the paperwork from the court (the things you have uploaded copies of in post #143)

- so as those appear to me on screen this is:
- the 3rd page with your plea, and your mitigating statement written in or attached and
- the 4th page with your new address abroad (or the date on which that will be your address so they know when you will move there - ie write as at 'x day, y month 2025 my address will be:......'
- and sign it and date it

then take a photo of every page you are sending them, after you have filled in the details in black ink and keep that copy safe for your records

then take the paperwork to a post office and send it back to the court 'signed for' post

If any of this is unclear or you are unsure about it you should go to get help and advice filling in the papers from your college or student union or a citizens Advice Bureau

Do not miss the deadline by which you should return all these to the court.

Okk thank you for your well advise. I already fill the form mc100 form with weekly pay and weekly outgoings as 50 pounds. For mitigation I already wrote in the paper which I already mentioned in #179 . Is this ok? And which paper should I post for court . That 3 pages right?

 

[WesternLancer]

Okk thank you for your well advise. I already fill the form mc100 form with weekly pay and weekly outgoings as 50 pounds.

That seems good. You send that to the court with the other pages

For mitigation I already wrote in the paper which I already mentioned in #179 . Is this ok? And which paper should I post for court . That 3 pages right?

Send all of it back to the court. Every page. Photograph every page before you send it to the court to keep for your records.

 

[vijay001]

That seems good. You send that to the court with the other pages

Send all of it back to the court. Every page. Photograph every page before you send it to the court to keep for your records.

Okkk fine I send the pages which is important. And MC 100 form I want to change minor mistakes. Instead of 10 I put 20 in outgoings . But I don't have any evidence with this. Should I change before sending back.?

 

[WesternLancer]

Okkk fine I send the pages which is important.

Just send all the pages. That way you can’t leave any out that might be more important than you think

And MC 100 form I want to change minor mistakes. Instead of 10 I put 20 in outgoings . But I don't have any evidence with this. Should I change before sending back.?

Yes. Change it so it’s accurate. The form makes it very clear you should not knowingly declare wrong info. You do not need to supply evidence when you send the form back I don’t think.

Print off a new blank form and fill it in without mistakes.

 

[vijay001]

Just send all the pages. That way you can’t leave any out that might be more important than you think




Yes. Change it so it’s accurate. The form makes it very clear you should not knowingly declare wrong info. You do not need to supply evidence when you send the form back I don’t think.

Print off a new blank form and fill it in without mistakes.

Hi guys hope everyone is fine and doing well. I already mentioned I have case 1 which and I appealed against address issue and court hearing date on march 19 after that I didn't receive any outcome of case. So yesterday I messaged to court about my outcome. The court pre team send email States as . Can someone help I am little confused

The case was heard on the 19/03/2025 and the result is still at the moment being processed. You should receive correspondence shortly. However, we are able to confirm that the application was granted and your Guilty Plea was taken into consideration. Costs are as follows:



Fine: £40.00

Compensation: £4.80

Victim Surcharge: £16:00

Costs: £67:00



We trust the above is of assistance.

 

[Pushpit]

You have been found guilty of the offence, you have been fined, with costs, this comes to £127.80 total. Because it has only just happened, the court has not yet officially written this to you yet, but will do so shortly. So you need to have the £127.80 available for that official request, you are advised not to pay it until the letter comes in, otherwise it will confuse matters. You have a criminal record, it will be considered "spent" on 19 March 2026, so in most cases you no longer need to tell employers and education providers (etc) of this criminal record from next year onwards. I would guess it may take another week or two until you get the official letter.

 

[vijay001]

You have been found guilty of the offence, you have been fined, with costs, this comes to £127.80 total. Because it has only just happened, the court has not yet officially written this to you yet, but will do so shortly. So you need to have the £127.80 available for that official request, you are advised not to pay it until the letter comes in, otherwise it will confuse matters. You have a criminal record, it will be considered "spent" on 19 March 2026, so in most cases you no longer need to tell employers and education providers (etc) of this criminal record from next year onwards. I would guess it may take another week or two until you get the official letter.

Criminal record for 1 year or more then a year.? It will comes under local DBs check . And I have another doubt in fine collection letter the cost States as 135 but here it only as 74 pounds. I am little confused here.can anyone clarify this. Thank you.

 

[AlterEgo]

Criminal record for 1 year or more than a year.?

You have a criminal record for all time, but it will become spent after a year. You should consult the charity Unlock to find out exactly what this means, because it is important and there are some obligations you have as well as some protections when it comes to declaring or not declaring convictions in some circumstances.

It will comes under local DBs check .

What do you mean by “local DBS”?

 

[Pushpit]

Criminal record for 1 year or more then a year.? It will comes under local DBs check . And I have another doubt in fine collection letter the cost States as 135 but here it only as 74 pounds. I am little confused here.can anyone clarify this. Thank you.

As I said, from 19 March 2026 it is "spent", so not more than 1 year. It won't show up under DBS usually, but if your employer asks about it, or it is in your contract of employment, then lying about your record is more serious than the criminal record itself. As you are leaving the country I can't see why this matters. The previous letter indicates what the rail company wanted by way of costs but here it says £67, not £74 - this may just be what the court will allow in your case. However if you wait for the formal letter from the courts, this will give the definite and correct amount.