Thank you both so much for your response. I have made the suggested edits to the letter.

On 06/07/2023 at 14:59, dx100uk said:

please expand, is this NHS or private and what?

I work for the NHS as part of a registering body required for doctors, dentists, pharmacists and opticians

admittedly i could have checked the T&Cs but i don't know anyone who does that.

i can add proof of paid journeys which i will do 

is there anything else i would add or is it ok to send? 

Is the letter ok? 
It was a stupid decision. I never knew it could lead to prosecution. I’m aware it was wrong but I took it as one of those Netflix password sharing things not affect my job and life. 

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Hello, 

i responded on the 21st June and still waiting to hear a court date. 

Please find my draft letter here :

I am writing again to express my deepest apologies for my actions when I evaded the TfL fare with my mother’s freedom pass. I have plead guilty to the charges brought against me and I am waiting to hear back for a court date.

This conviction is going to assassinate my career and in turn will have dire consequences on my health and my future. I cannot afford to be out of work as I need to support my household during the cost-of-living crisis we are in. Working in a healthcare setting, I would have to let my employers know of a conviction. 

I have never been in trouble with any law enforcement in the past and in a state of panic, my fight or flight response was to present my bank card. I have been suffering with a mental health condition. I’d like to explain that while I was being questioned by the TfL officer, in a moment of panic and stupidity I was dishonest with him during our conversation. I’d like to sincerely apologise to the specific officer and the TfL for that. I was not aware of the terms and conditions of using the freedom pass until now.

I truly understand the consequences of my actions and express great regret for my actions. I have learnt and suffered a great deal from this experience. Even to the point where I got myself a psychiatric evaluation to explain why my mental state caused me to react this way.

My actions are inexcusable, I know that Tfl are only able to operate if everyone pays their fare and I feel so guilty about attempting to breach public trust by using a freedom pass that’s meant to help the most vulnerable people in our society that I have no right to use.

I am happy to make immediate payment of all reasonable costs, outstanding fares and any admin costs, which due to my actions, have caused, and avoid a criminal record thereby allowing me to continue to my work and provide for my family.  

I really hope we can reach an out of court settlement and once again I am really sorry and I am practically begging for a second chance at life.

Thank you

could you please help me with what to write please to TFL 

please , I am very desperate 

Thank you for your response 

unfortunately I had not come across your website before 

When reading previous posts I have seen advice to keep emailing TFL until the court date. 

Can this still not be done? 

Hello, 

I am desperate for some advise please. 

I was caught using my mums freedom pass a few months ago.  I initially showed my bank card when 1st stopped but then showed the freedom pass after being caught. This is proving to be the aggravating factor. I was in shock and I panicked after being yelled at by the TfL officer. 

I have expressed great remorse at the scene and to TFL but I have now received a SJPN. I have plead guilty and asked to go to court to give one last shot at avoiding a criminal conviction. Getting a conviction could affect my license to practice as I'm part of a registration body as a conviction would show on my enhanced DBS check and this would need to be declared to the body.

The card was not heavily used. I admitted to using the card on 3 separate occasions.

I sought advice from a solicitor which got me nowhere hence i have received a SJPN despite writing a letter of apology, obtaining character references and doctors letters and assessments.

I would desperately appreciate any advise or support on how to settle OOC if it is still possible. I am worried about losing my job and this has drastically affected my mental health. I have written to TFL twice now but they are refusing to settle OOC.

Thank you in advance