Doorbell12
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- 10 Aug 2019
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Hi all,
Yesterday I was stopped for travelling into London with an incorrect ticket. The ticket I was using was from a location closer to London than my actual departure location to save money. When confronted by railway staff, after questioning it was clear to them wha I had done. I was honest in admitting to what I had done and to tried to cooperate with them. I showed them previous examples of where I have done this before.
I have been doing this for over a year now, so there are a considerable number of journeys (probably over 100) that I have done this for. Whilst I knew this wasn't the right thing to do, I didn't realise the severity of the crime I had committed and was unaware that I was in fact committing fraud. I had expected to be issued with a fine on the spot, but instead I was told the issue may be taken to court.
I had my rights read to me and I was cautioned, with me handing over my personal details to them. I was told that they would be in contact having investigated me and my previous travelling.
I am now looking for advice regarding what I should do next. I am now aware of the severity of the crime I have committed and was wondering if member had advice regarding possible punishments/criminal record as well as if I should look into legal representation? As well as this I will be leaving the country for 2 months, so I will be unavailable in the UK until October.
Thank you.
Yesterday I was stopped for travelling into London with an incorrect ticket. The ticket I was using was from a location closer to London than my actual departure location to save money. When confronted by railway staff, after questioning it was clear to them wha I had done. I was honest in admitting to what I had done and to tried to cooperate with them. I showed them previous examples of where I have done this before.
I have been doing this for over a year now, so there are a considerable number of journeys (probably over 100) that I have done this for. Whilst I knew this wasn't the right thing to do, I didn't realise the severity of the crime I had committed and was unaware that I was in fact committing fraud. I had expected to be issued with a fine on the spot, but instead I was told the issue may be taken to court.
I had my rights read to me and I was cautioned, with me handing over my personal details to them. I was told that they would be in contact having investigated me and my previous travelling.
I am now looking for advice regarding what I should do next. I am now aware of the severity of the crime I have committed and was wondering if member had advice regarding possible punishments/criminal record as well as if I should look into legal representation? As well as this I will be leaving the country for 2 months, so I will be unavailable in the UK until October.
Thank you.