Hello HB Now what do think how should I response to the court summons? If I plea guilty then I will get the criminal record, isn’t it? I just called the prosecution department, they were very rude. They told me that if I have any further information to tell them I have to do so in writing. They will not listen anything over phone. I have also asked for contact no. or email of the person who have been dealing with my case. They told me that they will not give me any details as there is no single person working for each case in particular. Also they did not gave me any reason why this letter went to court even though I have replied to them at the first place. It is now really getting on my nerve. Thanks

Hello HB The incident took place on 31st January. I went out with my friend. I had zone2+3 pass and some credit on my student oyster card. I went out from zone 1 and it was fine. after an hour I got in to station again, It was a rush hour and took the large ticket barrier. Upon entering the station I was looking for my friend just beside the ticket barriers. Then the tfl member came to me and checks my card. I told him that I was not aware that I did not tapped in and also how much credit I had on my card.He told me that I am going get a letter from tfl regarding this matter. When I received the later in the middle of march, I called tfl and ask about the details of my case as I don’t remember the incident properly after 3 months. They told me they will not give me any information and I have to reply to them with whatever I remember. Then I replied to them with things that I remembered. And now I have this court summon stating that I tried to travel without previously paid for the journey and with an intent to evade fares. The only thing that contradicts my letter (that I sent 3 months ago) with their evidence on the summons is , in my letter I wrote them I had some money on my card left I did not knew whether It was enough for the journey and on their evidence (the statement of my card) it shows that I had a negative balance on my card. However, the statement does not give the full details of how my card got negative balance. This is the first time I had this problem for sure. Please let me know whether you want to see a copy of what I wrote to them earlier. Thanks Ovik

Hello London Underground I was caught by a tfl member on underground. It was rush hour and I got in to the station without realising that I have not tapped in properly. Then the tfl member came and told me that i did not tapped in and unfortunately I did not had enough credit. He took my details and ask me some questions and then told me I am going to receive a letter. I had a zone2+3 pass on my card and was travelling from zone1. After three months I receive a letter from tfl stating that legal proceeding may be initiated against me. I call tfl and they told me to reply to the letter. I wrote back to them saying that I did not intend to evade fares, I also agreed that I have made a mistake and willing to pay penalty fees. I also wrote them that I have never tried to evade fares before. Again after 2 months they sent me a court summon stating that I have to be on court in next month. I don’t know how to react to this ? I don’t want the criminal record. Please HELP….