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Hi all,
I may be asking a little early but my anxiety is eating me alive.
5 days ago I stupidly got on the train with a family members staff pass instead of having a ticket. I know now how stupid it was and honestly didn’t know the seriousness it could amount to.
I was questioned on it by a ticket inspector and panicked and gave their name and address instead of my own. I was honestly so scared and didn’t know what to do so kept it up for a while before confessing and apologising and giving all my real details.
They confiscated the pass and said the owner would get a letter to see if they knew I was trying to use it.
He made a report and sent to the prosecutions team and gave me the receipt for that.
It’s honestly the first time I’ve done anything like this. I hardly even take the train (I think it’s been about a few years) I only really use tube, bus etc which I have proof I always pay for.
I am genuinely so ashamed and suffer with anxiety (which I take medicine for) which has now skyrocketed and I am seriously struggling to eat or sleep.
The inspector said I should expect a letter within a week and I should respond within 21 days - from looking online this looks to be correct for a penalty fare, no unsure if he gave me the correct info?
He said if it doesn’t come within a week I can email the prosecutions team but don’t email beforehand.
I know I still have a few days on that week, but I was wondering if anyone knows how long they tend to take to send out letters like this? And if I don’t receive one in the next few days should I email?
I’m also considering hiring a solicitor, do I need to wait for the letter or can I contact them for help before it arrives / before potentially emailing the prosecutions team?
I know it will be an additional cost (unsure how much they tend to charge) but I’m honestly struggling to breathe and my heart rate is at a constant racing and I just want this all over as soon as possible and outside of court.
I accept my fault and am so apologetic and just need this done as my mental health is really really struggling and I don’t know how much longer I can handle feeling this way.
Appreciate any help,
Thank you
I may be asking a little early but my anxiety is eating me alive.
5 days ago I stupidly got on the train with a family members staff pass instead of having a ticket. I know now how stupid it was and honestly didn’t know the seriousness it could amount to.
I was questioned on it by a ticket inspector and panicked and gave their name and address instead of my own. I was honestly so scared and didn’t know what to do so kept it up for a while before confessing and apologising and giving all my real details.
They confiscated the pass and said the owner would get a letter to see if they knew I was trying to use it.
He made a report and sent to the prosecutions team and gave me the receipt for that.
It’s honestly the first time I’ve done anything like this. I hardly even take the train (I think it’s been about a few years) I only really use tube, bus etc which I have proof I always pay for.
I am genuinely so ashamed and suffer with anxiety (which I take medicine for) which has now skyrocketed and I am seriously struggling to eat or sleep.
The inspector said I should expect a letter within a week and I should respond within 21 days - from looking online this looks to be correct for a penalty fare, no unsure if he gave me the correct info?
He said if it doesn’t come within a week I can email the prosecutions team but don’t email beforehand.
I know I still have a few days on that week, but I was wondering if anyone knows how long they tend to take to send out letters like this? And if I don’t receive one in the next few days should I email?
I’m also considering hiring a solicitor, do I need to wait for the letter or can I contact them for help before it arrives / before potentially emailing the prosecutions team?
I know it will be an additional cost (unsure how much they tend to charge) but I’m honestly struggling to breathe and my heart rate is at a constant racing and I just want this all over as soon as possible and outside of court.
I accept my fault and am so apologetic and just need this done as my mental health is really really struggling and I don’t know how much longer I can handle feeling this way.
Appreciate any help,
Thank you