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I just want to update you all on my case,I have managed to get a settlement but it didn’t come cheap,I had to get the lawyers involved but it’s over now.I am not a fare dodger but this whole incident just showed me how easily you can be caught up in the system and end up with a criminal...
I have decided to employ the services of a solicitor and see if they can act on my behalf to reach a settlement within the next 21 days before I plead guilty or not guilty.Am I right to assume that I have not been issued with summons yet as there is no date to appear in court.I am taking...
Just a quick update ,It’s Byelaw 18(1) of the Railway Bylaws 2005 so they have sent me a form to plead guilty or not guilty “Single Justice Procesure”I don’t have to appear in court.They have asked for Costa of £130 + fare also more costs if the case is not resolved by single justice procedure
Any advice on what I should I say on the telephone call if I do speak to the prosecution team.The implications of this going to court is huge.I was due to apply for UK citizenship next month and if found guilty this will be pushed back to 3 years.
There is not much on this letter
There is not much in the letter that I have received ,it only mentions their intention to proceed with prosecution and they provided two telephone number to contact if I need further information.
So in that case I have to wait for summons to be issued and court date to be able to speak to prosecutor.Will this become public like it will be in the newspaper if I’m asked to pay a fine.
They said in the letter,if I require any further information I shouldn’t hesitate to contact them and they provide their telephone numbers.Do you feel I should ring them and still try to settle or it’s all lost ?
Just to update you all ,Govia refused to settle ,they will be sending summons to attend magistrate court.Is there a way of resolving this issue at this stage ?
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I hope we can come to an amicable agreement and would like to offer to pay the outstanding fare and contribute to your costs in order to settle the matter without incurring additional costs or using your valuable time. I would be willing to pay any costs that has incurred in investigating...