Bronagh 11
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I just got summonsed for a TV licence. I am up in court but if I pay it before the court day will I still have to go to court or what way does it work?
1. You have to attend court (You have been summoned).I just got summonsed for a TV licence. I am up in court but if I pay it before the court day will I still have to go to court or what way does it work?
This my first offence I paid my previous years for tv licence I was struggling with money I have 3 kidsDont pay up front.
You broke the law and will get what you deserve.
If you did not get caught, you would continue not to pay.
You say its your first offence?
Did you pay all previous years and this year forgot?
Or is it that you never paid and it is your first time getting caught?
Those suggesting you pay now and apologise, hoping for a lesser penalty are not helping things for those that do not break the law and pay religiously.
People like you cause more burden on others.
If it's a genuine financial hardship case, bring evidence of same to Court, and explain the situation to the Judge, showing documentary evidence.This my first offence I paid my previous years for tv licence I was struggling with money I have 3 kids
I will buy the tv licence now. I never got any letters saying there was a warning. Yes I would have paid rather than going to court. I have an autistic child which all my money goes on paying to get him helpThis my first offence I paid my previous years for tv licence I was struggling with money I have 3 kids
Good luck with the court appearance and don't worry too much about it. Some RTE presenters are robbing licence payers for years. Let us know how your court case plays out.I will buy the tv licence now. I never got any letters saying there was a warning. Yes I would have paid rather than going to court. I have an autistic child which all my money goes on paying to get him help
All good sound advice. I'd get a licence before the court date though, it'll look better. You can pay by monthly direct debit so you don't even have to come up with the entire price upfront.1. You have to attend court (You have been summoned).
2. Most likely you'll receive a fine (probably nothing more than €100.00).
3. Apologise and appear humble and the fine might be less provided you hadn't been fined before for the same offence.
4. You don't need a solicitor (few bob saved, at least!).
5. Get familiar with court proceedings and thank God that you are only there for a TV licence offence. There will be others with the same offence as yourself.
6. I'd advise you don't take a stance that you failed to buy the licence because there wasn't enough Irish being spoken on RTE or any other issue.
. . . . and for the record I was one a Television Licence Inspector. (Don't tell Purple or ATC110 - they'd have me shot).
You don't get warning letters. Why would you?I will buy a licence before the court date at least it will show that I paid It but I didn't get any warning letters so I didnt know
Years ago I remember they were sending warning letters after your licence expired. They were of different warning colours progressing to red. I don't know if they still do that, but I imagine that's what the OP is referring to.You don't get warning letters. Why would you?
If u got nothing nice to say don't comment what are u to goody good shoes never break the law I was late paying it bills got on top of me I will be paying for it it's not as If I am refusing to sure if u have kids u would understand