Recent content by mrjfish007

I believe from what I've learnt from an earlier experience, them prosecuting your wife under RoRA does lead to a criminal record, unlike a byelaw offence (although there was some discussion on whether it could happen with the latter). Definitely in your best interest to settle out of court. Make...

Posting a positive update regarding the case, it has now been successfully resolved. They settled out of court for about 65 quid which I was more than happy to pay. Does leave me wondering though, since it had been a bit more 6 months since they'd stopped me (at the station) if I could've just...

Alright, that makes sense, thank you. Hoping that you're right in this case haha.

Is it true that a conviction under Railway Byelaws doesn't carry a criminal record? Does it still show up on the DBS check though?

The conviction was exactly the same as the one in the post here https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/notice-of-intention-to-prosecute.64940/, I'm assuming this is under a byelaw? The exact wording on the letter was "entering a train for the purpose of travelling without a ticket entitling...

In the event that the company chooses to push for Magistrates court, should I plead not guilty? I work in a job where enhanced dbs checks are common, although I suppose they wouldn't care too much about a fare issue.

Yeah I reckon you're right, must be the fare for the original discounted journey. Regardless, I've sent it through, apologised for the delay, apologised for the mistake, shown proof of a ticket purchase and recently expired card and wholeheartedly expressed my desire to pay any fees incurred...

I considered that, however initially on my statement for the exact date that I travellled, I had a £12.40 charge which I believe was the super off peak 16-25 railcard charge at the time, and then another one the following day for £16.50, and I didn't travel via rail on the following day. The...

Thanks for the information above, I'm definitely trying to get a hold on them over the phone before I send the letter today.

Yeah, it was bought online and I'll be sure to include as much information as possible. Thanks a lot for all the replies, really appreciate all of your help.

I no longer have my railcard with me unfortunately as I've lost the expired one. Is it alright if I send them my old railcard number which I can pull off the national rail website?

Ah oh well, that's pretty unfortunate but I do appreciate your help so far. I intend to contact them tomorrow by phone, ask for an extension on my explanation and pay any administrative fees/other fees that they want to settle this as quickly as possible. Never intended to cheat the system in...

This incident happened on the 5th of November.

I suppose it is possible. I have been going over my transactions with a fine tooth comb and I've never before had a transaction with "TSGN". I contacted my bank regarding that as well and while they were able to provide no clarification although it was a bank employee who suggested Thameslink as...

It's Brighton.