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  1. Thanks, I'll plead guilty and attend; see what the prosecutor say on the day. From what I've read, the conviction for these offences are spent after 1 year correct? Should I write down further mitigating circumstances differing from the letter I wrote in response to their initial letter? @whathaveidone1 I have replied to your DM. Thanks
  2. Just an update since I received a letter for a SJPN today... so I am being charged under "...Byelaw 17(1) of the Transport for London Railway Byelaws made under paragraph 26 of Schedule 11 to the Greater London Authority Act 1999 and confirmed under section 67 of the Transport Act 1962." Application is being made for a £225 contribution towards the costs of TfL. Further costs may be incurred if additional documentation is required or if the matter is not resolved by a SJ. What would peoples recommendation be, pleading guilty with or without going to court? They did put on the cover letter that if I plead guilty then "...you will usually get a 33% reduction...' But obviously it's not guaranteed since they used the word usually. Lastly is the fine going to be the £225 they've stated in the SJPN plus the fare avoided? Or is this the cost of raising the SJPN. Thanks
  3. Hi, I sent the letter to them on 11th February but yet to receive anything from them. Does anyone know how long they usually take to look in to each case?
  4. On the point of providing any mitigating reasons as to why I shouldn't be prosecuted, will they consider my occupation which does rely on a clean record as a reason and also any dependants and their poor health/disability with doctor's note as supporting evidence to make their decision? These are my only points that could help mitigate the offence.
  5. So TFL employees can nominate a person for an oyster card to travel free on TFL services. The TFL employee is my partner's brother, she is the nomine. Nothing was paid and is a work perk as part of working for TFL.
  6. Sure, Dear Sir, On Tuesday 5th Feb 2019 you were reported to TFL for failing to produce a valid ticket, pass or photocard for your journey on the London Underground. The facts of this incident are being considered and I must advise you that legal proceedings may be taken against you in accordance with TFL's prosecution policy. I have 10 days to respond and the terms follows with some information. On the back it has space for me to 1. deny committing the offence or 2. accept the offence and provide exceptional reasons why TFL should not proceed with prosecution. No one realises the true extent of the consequences when it's too late...
  7. Hi, The officer actually didn't ask much, like how many times have I used it etc. He did ask why I had it, with my response "I had planned to go into Z1" which in truth I had done in the past when having my own travel card. But for the past few weeks I hadn't renewed it and I took it to use more frequently for the whole commute. I think that's all he put in his notes and seems a bit bare when the case officer comes to review and doesn't allow much elaboration in my response. I have actually received the letter from them today..
  8. Hi everyone, I've been reading a few threads on here about trying to minimise/avoid court proceedings for my case... I didn't know the severity of what I've done until it was too late unfortunately. Some background on the case, I was caught a few days ago using a nominee's pass at Z1/2 border station. When the revenue inspector approached and asked to see my ticket, I naturally panicked and presented another oyster card with little value (mistake) on it as I recently used majority of the value over the weekend and didn't top up. He then asked to see the photocard which at that point I showed him He asked 'who does it belong to?", it was my partner's and asked "does she know you're using it?' which I replied 'No, I took it without her permission". He then asked a few more questions like what is my occupation and it lasted for about 30 minutes which at that point he didn't say I would be fined but a person from TFL will contact you. He read me the rights that I don't have to be here but anything I say or don't say may be used later in court. At that point I was panicking so I asked him if there was another way to settle this with him on the spot. The truth is that I have used it quite frequently but I have also used my standard blue oyster card on the odd day but not as the nominee pass. I have previously purchased annual travelcards on my card but since it expired I took the card to use instead. I have been issued a standard penalty fine before for not having a valid oyster card but that was settled immediately but I haven't had any court proceedings or records before, so like majority of people here I am a bit nervous about the situation. I really just want advice and ask, do you think I should openly admit that I have used it on more than one occasion and be totally transparent and apologise? Obviously I don't want to lie to them and say it wasn't my only time using it as it's clear they'll get the historical data if they really wanted to. I'm currently drafting the first paragraph to apologise but want to know if being transparent will only dig the hole deeper. Many thanks
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