What are the characteristics of a previous conviction?
What are the characteristics of a previous conviction?
Previous convictions are likely to be ‘relevant’ when they share characteristics with the current offence (examples of such characteristics include, but are not limited to: dishonesty, violence, abuse of position or trust, use or possession of weapons, disobedience of court orders).
What are the sentencing requirements for fare evasion?
Suitable requirements might include: Any appropriate rehabilitative requirement(s) 150 – 300 hours of unpaid work Curfew requirement for example up to 16 hours per day for 4 – 12 months Exclusion requirement lasting in the region of 12 months
Can a Court compel an offender to disclose financial information?
Obtaining financial information: It is for the offender to disclose to the court such data relevant to their financial position as will enable it to assess what they can reasonably afford to pay. If necessary, the court may compel the disclosure of an individual offender’s financial circumstances pursuant to section 35 of the Sentencing Code.
Do you have a criminal record for train fare evasion?
(If your court case was dealt with by the county court, then it was a civil matter, and you have no criminal record, though you mention you were “fined”??) If you have ever been convicted of any offence other than motor violations dealt with by post then you are not eligble for ‘visa waiver’ is how I read it.
What happens if you plead guilty to fare evasion?
If you plead guilty or are found guilty it will result in a criminal record. TfL prosecutes under railway bye-laws. Convictions under bye-laws are not recorded on the Police National Computer (PNC) and so will not normally show up on a standard DBS Check.
Previous convictions are likely to be ‘relevant’ when they share characteristics with the current offence (examples of such characteristics include, but are not limited to: dishonesty, violence, abuse of position or trust, use or possession of weapons, disobedience of court orders).
What happens if you are charged with evading TfL Fare?
If you are charged with evading a TfL fare, it is a “strict liability” offence. That means your intention makes no difference, for example, if you say you made a mistake and you intended to pay. If you plead guilty or are found guilty it will result in a criminal record.