Bye law conviction

Hello,

I was bording a train in Cardiff, Rhwibina to Queen Street.

I always bought tickets on trains, like i see many ppl do. And like usually, tried to buy ticket on train, however, the conductors card reader wasnt working andvtold me to buy ticket in next train. In this instance, TIL officers stopped me in Cathays. I wrote a mitgation letter and was asked to pay a fine and thats it.

However, I was inbetween moving city and job and forgot to pay it as i was stressed more about everything else.

Either way, I went to court thinking I can talk to the prosecutor, but could not and had no option but to plead guilty on byelaw.

I'm having interviews for jobs which would require US travel, so I was wondering, if this will be an issue and also, if not asked, should i tell interviewers about this? As far as I know, they do background checks.

It is sales job.

unlucky005 said:

I'm having interviews for jobs which would require US travel, so I was wondering, if this will be an issue and also, if not asked, should i tell interviewers about this? As far as I know, they do background checks.

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With regards to US travel, while the wording has changed slightly, they are concerned with 'crimes of moral turpitude' - which basically boils down to serious offences that bring your character into disrepute. A minor, non-recordable fare offence doesn't meet that definition.

As to job interviews, it depends on the question that is asked. If they ask about a criminal record then you can honestly answer 'No' with reference to this offence as it is non-recordable. If, however, they specifically ask about any convictions then you would have to truthfully answer 'Once over an unpaid train ticket.'

However, if the question is not asked at all....would it have to be declared? Or would it be better? Or should I wait out the Background check and explain after?

unlucky005 said:

However, if the question is not asked at all....would it have to be declared? Or should I wait out the Background check and explain after?

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It's a non-recordable offence so won't show up on a standard background check.

Yes, but what if they do an enhanced check, which a lot of companies do....

unlucky005 said:

Yes, but what if they do an enhanced check, which a lot of companies do....

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Not for a sales job they wouldn't.

unlucky005 said:

Yes, but what if they do an enhanced check, which a lot of companies do....

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Doesn't normally happen unless you're working with/for vulnerable people or children, so you don't need to worry about that.

Merseysider said:

Doesn't normally happen unless you're working with/for vulnerable people or children, so you don't need to worry about that.

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najaB said:

Not for a sales job they wouldn't.

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So, unless specifically asked, I should just not mention it?

unlucky005 said:

So, unless specifically asked, I should just not mention it?

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That's what I would do were I in your position.