Caught Using Fake 16+ Oyster Card for Over A Year

[Xanth123]

Hey, did you end up going to court?

 

[dx100uk]

best to create your own topic please

hit create in the top red banner

 

dx

 

[Xanth123]

I am just curious what happened with your case and the judgement from the court

[honeybee13]

Hi Xanth.

 

The best thing to do is to start a new thread of your own and tell us about the problem. I see tht you've made two posts on threads by other people but not asked about your own issues.

 

HB

[Xanth123]

Thank you for responding @honeybee13. I have beens struggling to find the right topic category that has delayed me posting. I cant find the public Transport Category

[honeybee13]

You've responded in the public transport subforum.

 

Here's a link to the forum front page, scroll down a little bit to a green button that says Start New Topic.

 

https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/112-public-transport-trains-tubes-and-buses/

 

HB

[Xanth123]

I used a fake 16+ Oyster card for over a year that I obtained through a friend who was trying to help. I was desperate, stupid and struggling financially at the time.

 

I got caught on the bus, panicked and lied to the Inspector about my age who then took down my details. After explaining how I obtained the card, I received a court summons.

 

I came to this website and used your lovely advice and other people's experiences to draft a letter asking for an OOC settlement. This was declined twice. 

 

I just want to shout out to everyone that took the time to post their stories on here and all you people who gave advice as you helped me so much. I really struggled with mental my mental health and had to be put on medication.

 

I pleaded guilty with an apology letter to the court but for unforeseen circumstances did not attend court. I made sure to keep the court updated throughout.

 

A few weeks later I received the (attached) document.

Do you know if I will get a criminal record?

 

When I called the court the gentleman I spoke to said he was not sure but did not specify who to speak to.

Look forward to hearing from you guys.

 

[honeybee13]

Hi.

 

I expect other people will be along to comment later about the criminal record part but first of all, have you arranged to pay the fine?

 

HB

[Xanth123]

Thank you so much for responding. Yes I paid the fine online but I have not heard back from them regarding if they received it. I will try to contact them again on Monday

[dx100uk]

you have been fined by the court

that equates to an automatic criminal record

because you didn't turn up and plead face to face and show your remorse to the magistrate.

 

you should have started your own thread 10months ago when asked too then.

[Xanth123]

Thank you for responding. So would the offence listed above be what appears on a DBS?

[dx100uk]

no idea... thats not the charge sheet you got.

that's a letter you got as you'd failed to pay in a timely manner once already notified of the previous conviction.

 

 

[Xanth123]

Cool... Thanks

[dx100uk]

cool? nothing cool about ..

1 hour ago, Xanth123 said:

used a fake 16+ Oyster card for over a year

 

you are very lucky you didn't get charged with the more serious charge of fraud.

 

one guy i saw a few months back whom used it for only 3mts, but showed zero remorse did.

[Xanth123]

Oh my gosh really. Thats so bad. I know I am really thankful that I ddnt get charged with fraud. I honestly thought that I would've. Thats why I thought to share what happened. Prayer and humbleness really helped me and ofc this forum.

[Xanth123]

Hey guys just thought to update you,

I requested police access and they advised that this is a non-recordable offence.

Hence, this does not appear on a DBS (standard or enhanced).

 

My employers did an enhanced DBS and the conviction does not appear.

 

I am so relieved and happy.

Thank you so much guys.

 

I don't advise doing what I did...

But if you find yourself in a position such as mine, just follow the advice from this forum and know that a conviction like mine it WILL NOT appear.

 

I have mad love for this forum, been such a massive lesson learnt

 

 

[honeybee13]

Hi.

 

Thank you very much for updating us, I'm sure that your thread and its conclusion will help other people. 

 

HB