Thanks for the reply. I will just have to wait for this dreaded letter then. I will keep you guys up-to-date with what happens. Thank You!!

Many thanks for the help given so far. With regards to the last post, would I be right in saying that there is no criminal record at all with an out of court settlement? And I have read in a few cases that things can get recorded in an enhanced CRB. What exactly is this and would anything be recorded here? Also, if I plead guilty to whatever they charge me but offer an out of court settlement would this result in a criminal record?

Thank you for replying. I had a perfectly valid ticket on the way back to home, and my oyster had more than sufficient money to cover the fare i was charged. I'm not sure whether he stopped me because of what happened earlier on that day (not tapping in from where I entered the train), or whether he thinks I am a serial offender because he mentioned that I will have to explain the incomplete journeys on my oyster history. The problem with the latter case is that I do not have any proof of buying the tickets that I did because I threw the tickets away and I don't have any proof of purchase either.

Hi, I was caught by a Revenue officer at Ealing with a legitimate ticket for the return journey, but he wanted to check my oyster card. Earlier in the day I couldn't tap in and therefore had to tap out at Paddington where I was charged the maximum fare (£7.20) anyway. The officer didn't show me any ID, and told me my rights and cautioned me. He then questioned me and wrote them as well as my answers down. He let me read this and made me sign it. He also said I would have to explain any incomplete journeys on the oyster history, but if I bought my paper tickets with cash I have no way to prove this. He said I will be receiving a letter in 3-4 weeks. Im really worried about what this could lead to, as I am a medical student, and cant afford to have any sort of criminal record. I just wanted to know whether the caution he told me was a police caution, and what the likelihood of events from now is. What are the chances of a criminal record? Many thanks in advance, mopo54321