Recent content by rvd1231987

Hi All, Hopefully this is the correct place to post this query. I am shortly due to change jobs which will negate the need for my annual season ticket which I will need to seek a refund on. I am aware of the general calculations for refunds but does anybody have any knowledge or experience...

Absoloutely Dave, I completely understand. I am very grateful for your help and advice regardless.

I absolutely agree with the comment here ‘this should be further qualified by saying that the custodial penalty available to Magistrates is reserved for cases of 'a second, or subsequent offense’. I completely concur that all possibilities should be broadcast here for the posters seeking advice.

Jumble you are spot on with this comment. The response from Dave (although meant with the best of intentions i'm sure), did little to settle any concerns and raised the stress levels a little higher ;) .....i believe the proactive approach and positive engagement for first time offenders (as was...

There was no court appearance or prosecution. It was resolved directly at a face to face informal interview with the train company. The 'fine' or 'penalty' however you want to position it, was under £300 and that is much information as i can provide.

All, as an update. My wife was fined, and my season ticket returned. A valuable lesson learned. This thread can be closed.

Thanks Dave. It does. I know you said more of a case of ‘when’ not if we go to court, but this doesn’t really seem to replicate many forums and threads who have had similar experiences. There was another thread on this forum who had exactly the same case and this did not make it to court and was...

Thanks. For the avoidance of doubt we were hoping that by allowing the solicitor to respond on our behalf pleading our case that we would avoid the need to go for this interview and potentially settle out of court. It sounds like that might not be the right approach....

Thanks najaB. As I said we are taking this very seriously. We have received the letter asking my wife in for interview, is there any advice or guidance you can give on the next steps? is my wife entitled to attend the interview or would it be worthwhile us consulting a solicitor to handle this...

Hi All, After some advice please. My wife stupidly took my Annual Season ticket without my permission, and was caught on her return journey with it in her possession. Journey was from LBZ to EUS. The ticket was confiscated by the inspector on the train, and then the matter was discussed with a...