Warrent for £450! Statutory Declaration?? what does it involve and proccedures? HELP

[Nick W]

Presumably the level of costs implies an offence under the RoR act? I suspect that such a prosecution would be unlikely to succeed in future, while a prosecution for a Byelaw Offence certainly would?

 

[bb21]

I suspect that such a prosecution would be unlikely to succeed in future

Any particular reason why?

 

[Deerfold]

Presumably the level of costs implies an offence under the RoR act?

If the baliffs have become involved could that total include fees?

 

[Nick W]

Any particular reason why?

The OP forgot the railcard. The OP would likely be able to prove previous possession of the railcard. This rules out intent.

 

[MyFriendMary]

But that doesn't solve the unpaid PF and the lack of attendance at court the initial time.

 

[Flamingo]

I understand and agree with the sentiment Flamingo, but the only 'letter' that really matters so far as the Court will be concerned is the original Summons. Other letters have no relevance at that point.

If Ms/Miss aaq1 makes a Statutory Declaration it will be to say that she 'was unaware of the prosecution against her until after the Court had begun to try the said evidence'

She will need to state on what date she became aware of the Summons.

If that is done satisfactorily the Court will set aside the original conviction and will advise the Prosecutor that they may start the case afresh without time constraint in respect of a 'new' Summons.

At that point she may wish to put mitigation to the prosecutor and ask if the matter might be resolved without Court action.

It might help to know which rail company was involved to see if it is possible to assess how likely that approach is to succeed.

fair point.

 

[bb21]

The OP forgot the railcard. The OP would likely be able to prove previous possession of the railcard. This rules out intent.

I don't think the matter is as clear cut as this.

What is the correct fare when you forget your Railcard? Whether a Railcard is actually held may not be relevant if you forget it.

 

[34D]

Before you do that, do you know under which legislation you were convicted?

You need to be aware of the impact of your actions.

This is a very important question.

I suggest you have your father read this thread (and our FAQ) in order that he understands the consequences. Do you wish to visit the US? Work in a bank? Work in education?

 

[aaq1]

It was probably because I didn't pay my PF. The ticket was original around £4/3 but with discount it was £1/2..
I have already paid the amount there is nothing I can do now.
Am I going to have a criminal record? Is it going to stop me from getting any jobs? E.g healthcare?

 

[bb21]

You have paid it?!

I told you specifically in Post 30 to find out first under what legislation you were prosecuted, before you proceed to paying your fines. No one can tell you whether you have a criminal record because no one on here knows what your conviction is for. Did you contact the court to find out?