Recent content by B4rney

Sorry to see your situation. I've sort of been there and come out the other end. Whilst the other guys' help will be priceless, they are stars on this forum. I wanted to give some reassurance, as I seriously needed it when I was going through it all. My solicitor told me that Govia are the most...

Hi Bb21 I feel I wanted to update as I know lots of peoplw have said when the matter is resolved be that in court or out, you sometimes never hear the final situation. I know there are others and that every case is different with different circumstances, but for instance Zeitergeist gave me some...

They have had computer trouble apparently. Much to our heartache as we continue to wait for the dreaded news. I had my lawyer continually chase them as he saw fit. He also knew my prosecutor, another huge help and he said it depends who I got as to whether we were going to court.

NajaB and DaveNewcastle thanks so much for all your help. Gray1404 I was advised and read up that lawyers that who specialise in fare evasion, rather than a generic lawyer who can only give adequate advice. As for what I could have done in his place, if you had read the thread I was right in...

Hi All, I feel I need to update you on my situation. Firstly, hiring a top fare evasion solicitor was the best thing I ever did. Two weeks I have been waiting for an answer from Abellio Greater Anglia to answer him. They just have, I am escaping a £1000 and conviction and court and prosecution...

My contract interestingly states "apart from driving offences" so speeding is fine! In fact my solicitor read it and it is so vaguely worded that a day in detention should mean I could still work for them over getting a fine in court! Obviously though I need to be able to join my professional...

Hi, I am currently going through this. I have had to instruct a solicitor, exactly the same as you a PG, who can't afford a criminal record, it will mean my career is totally over. Wishing you luck!

Hi, Just I thought I would update everyone. My solicitor is submitting his letter today, along with my letter and two good character references. I hope that this will result in the TOC offering out of court, but my solicitor is being realistic and saying it is 50:50. My solicitor has settled...

Hi thanks again for the info. The previous carnet I didn't abuse/reuse. I used it the once. But the friend thing is a great pointer which I will add. Thanks. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Hi, I just thought I would let you all know I have just had an hours meeting with my...

Hi All, The letter has come through, they want more information. Now is my time to state my case. I would really be grateful for any sort of help here!

Thanks Cheesychips. I am very glad I found this forum, I'll definitely get more sleep tonight.

NajaB thank you for your advice. I am hoping that also. Just awaiting the dreaded letter. Whilst I could work as something else, the job I got is tricky to get and the competition is high and I went through months of assessments to get it. Hoping that I can just keep my job and let the...

I did not tell the inspector anything about him but his name. I'm waiting for him to hear from them, I assume they will contact him. I don't think I will tell them anyway that he does. I know that it would only last a year but at the same time I'd be jobless. Hoping that would work in my favour.

Yeah I would tell them, it's just not a great start to my career, oh hi, I have got myself a criminal record between signing my contract and starting. Luckily it is not a job where a DBS is necessary, or at least I don't think it is. When you say assist what else can I do? I would do...

Does anyone know what employers are like? In my contract which is signed it says "Your employment may be terminated if: you are convicted of any criminal offence other than road traffic offences for which a fine or non-custodial sentence is given" This is one of the country's largest real...