Firstly I want to mention I am ashamed of what I did.

I was using a 16+ oyster and got caught by a ticket inspector.

It had my name, and photo, however, the inspector began quizzing me about my D.O.B. of course, I stuttered because I was panicking.

I got it from a friend of a friend, someone I never met.

I was stupid for doing it I know.

And no excuse will absolve me of my wrongdoing.

I was told I would receive a letter from TFL. I am so afraid I will get a criminal record.

This is my first time doing something so silly.

I saw a similar post about this from November however I don't know what action was eventually taken against the person.

I am really worried, and I am afraid it will affect my career and academic prospects if I receive a criminal record.

I am still yet to receive the letter from TFL.

I want some guidance on how to respond.

And whether anyone has been in a similar situation and what the outcome was.

Will I have to show up to court?

And if I do will I receive a conviction?

I will have to plead guilty, and I plan to.

Also, will how long I've used the oyster card affect whether or not I will receive a criminal conviction?

What should I include in my response to them?

Is there anything I should avoid writing.

I would be so grateful for any guidance and advice.

After some browsing on other forums, it is likely I will have to pay a fine.

What else can I expect to happen?

Should I ask for an out of court settlement?

I will assume this was a fake one as the other threads here and you knew full well it was so?

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Are you 18 or over?

Entitled to any discount card at all?

I am in university. I think I am entitled to an 18 + oyster.

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Yes it was

how long for please

I'll be honest, over a year. 1 year and some months. I don't remember exactly when I got it.

ouch!!

It's bad. I know

I'm over 18 and in university. I think I am entitled to an 18+ oyster.

Then why didnt you get a legit one? I know its tempting to get a fake one on snapchat etc, but is it really worth risking a criminal record that stays with you for life, all over a silly oyster travel card?

So you're saying I will get a criminal record? I seem to not be getting any help on this forum, or advice on how to write back to TFL.

Nope. Have a read of the forum. There are plenty of threads that advise on letters to avoid prosecution. This is a self help forum too.

you cant do anything till you received their letter

they have 6mts.

I have since received a letter to appear in court. I wanted to know how to proceed? 

I have read through similar threads. Many of them have no update. they have calculated all uses of the card. Of course ,I understand that is an aggravating factor which could make an OCC unlikely in my case. 

What can I do

Hello.

I am in the same situation. I have received a court summons and don't know what to do now

Do you think it's worth contacting the prosecutor ahead of the court date?

isee you have posted on another thread

I would seriously advise sending a begging letter to TfL.

although this is not for a fake pass, and is viewed somewhat more seriously than your fake card case in many ways, I would use this thread as your example of what to do now

Thank you. I will have a look.

Whom do I send the begging letter to? TFL or to the prosecutor? In writing or email? 

read that thread.