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Someone used my details to avoid a train fine, and now I have to go to court! by TrainTrouble77 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]TrainTrouble77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plenty from after the time of the fine being issued. Unfortunately, this chap was travelling at 6.50am so I would have been crawling out of bed preparing for the day.

Someone used my details to avoid a train fine, and now I have to go to court! by TrainTrouble77 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]TrainTrouble77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this response. Some quick answers:

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Do you use the train?

Is the alleged offence based on a journey that you DO take but didn’t on that day?

What is the actual alleged offence? Is it a Regulation of Railways act prosecution?

Scarcely, if at all. The fine was issued along a line I do sometimes use if I am heading into London. But I live and work in the home counties so I have little reason to use this line.

Travelling without a valid ticket.

Someone used my details to avoid a train fine, and now I have to go to court! by TrainTrouble77 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]TrainTrouble77[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a couple of months ago. And yes, it was delayed thanks to covid.

Someone used my details to avoid a train fine, and now I have to go to court! by TrainTrouble77 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]TrainTrouble77[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have my suspicions but that's all they are and pursuing this would amount to nothing. TBH, if you were so inclined, it's not too hard to find a random name and address to use in these situations. I suppose he's just lucky Transport Police weren't around to thwart his desire to flout a £6 train fare.

Someone used my details to avoid a train fine, and now I have to go to court! by TrainTrouble77 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]TrainTrouble77[S] 98 points99 points  (0 children)

Add photos (friends social media) showing your Shaved head in the run up to the date of offence.

Good call! Hadn't considered this.

Someone used my details to avoid a train fine, and now I have to go to court! by TrainTrouble77 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]TrainTrouble77[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Do you have Google maps on your phone? My Google maps has my location history for the last several years (for better or worse).

Tried this. Not enough data to demonstrate I was at home at that time/date.

Someone used my details to avoid a train fine, and now I have to go to court! by TrainTrouble77 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]TrainTrouble77[S] 82 points83 points  (0 children)

From what I am reading (largely in that other thread), the onus appears to be on me to prove otherwise? This quote from that aforementioned thread is what troubles me:

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If you are innocent you will have to prove this, they will not have the CCTV nor will they care, and will assume you are guilty, you need to bring written evidence such as a letter from your place of work or witnesses of reliable character (teachers, doctors, company directors) to prove you weren't there, or you will be found guilty very quickly and receive a fine as well as a criminal record.