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Thanks everyone. I have called the prosectutions unit regarding an out of court settlement and they will proceed with court. I've taken on board all your advice and will plead guilty.
Thanks Gadget Man and BB21. I have already been advised on by a prosecutions solicitor to do just what you have said. I have no previous convictions and hopefully the evidence I have provided demonstrates I am not a ticket dodger but realise that if someone else set out the circumstances I found...
To clarify I realise the issue of intent and I have tried to counter this by providing a dozen tickets purchased during the month it happened I'm not looking to fight the charge as such just provide some context and background. I found it morally (not a legal issue I appreciate) impossible to...
Hi - verbatim from the summons
For ticket evasion its:
"Contrary SC.5(3)(a) of the Regulation of Railways Act 1889 as amended by Section 84 (2) of the Transport Act 1962 and Section 18 of the British Railways Act 1977"
For abusive and offensive language its:
"Contrary to section 219...
Hello
Firstly – I expect to be found guilty of the charges below and am not seeking views that relate to the specifics of my case. The text below is for context and to get a feel for what fines I am likely to receive.
Thanks
I have a court summons that I am attending next week for...
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