fraser10102
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Hello
Thank you for reading I need some advice. The other morning I was traveling to college and I was running late and when I got to the station I did not have time to buy a ticket so I just got on the train. ( I understand that is not an excuse but I did not want to be late). A ticket inspector approached me and I was honest with him and gave him my details and he said they would be in touch. I thought I was just going to get a £20 or £40 fine in the post like my friends have gotten in the past but instead I have received a letter with a notice of prosecution. I am confused as I thought I would just get a fine like my friends have gotten in the past. I really want to settle this out of court as I don't want to get a criminal record or anything. I don't mind paying a fine as I understand I was travelling without a ticket. What should I do? Some people have said to me just don't reply but I don't think that is the right thing to do. Would they really take me to court over a ticket? I never knew they would take someone over to court with this. I want to avoid court at all costs. Thanks for your help.
Thank you for reading I need some advice. The other morning I was traveling to college and I was running late and when I got to the station I did not have time to buy a ticket so I just got on the train. ( I understand that is not an excuse but I did not want to be late). A ticket inspector approached me and I was honest with him and gave him my details and he said they would be in touch. I thought I was just going to get a £20 or £40 fine in the post like my friends have gotten in the past but instead I have received a letter with a notice of prosecution. I am confused as I thought I would just get a fine like my friends have gotten in the past. I really want to settle this out of court as I don't want to get a criminal record or anything. I don't mind paying a fine as I understand I was travelling without a ticket. What should I do? Some people have said to me just don't reply but I don't think that is the right thing to do. Would they really take me to court over a ticket? I never knew they would take someone over to court with this. I want to avoid court at all costs. Thanks for your help.