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Sorry for being ignorant but what is a victim surcharge?? Does that account as a criminal record?

Please Help!! Today I've finally received the letter from the prosecution department. The letter headed : Notice of intention to prosecute. It says I have 21 days to my side of the story. The detail of the offence is : Entering a train for the purpose of travelling without a ticket entitling...

Can I just also ask, is it worth ringing the prosecution department now to owe up to the truth before they write to me? Will that make any difference?

No I didn't. Does it make a difference? Although that was the truth, I was so scared and panicky and didn't think straight, I tried to cover up why I was using my husbands ticket, when he said I couldn't use his ticket as it's not transferable. I am an honest person most of my life, but this...

No, not the ones I had

I know what you mean and I don't dispute that others will view it that way with the non-tranferables. I'm just dumb and it's an oversight. Do you suggest I seek help from a solicitor now? I know I've done wrong and is very frustrated with myself for acting like this. I'm willing to pay...

My husband had a few days off, so he said, I could use his ticket

I didn't use the ticket gate. I voluntarily went over to the attendant to show him the ticket in order to get out. If I was intentionally dodging a fee, I would try my very best to avoid showing my ticket to anyone. Anyhow, it is my fault for being so ignorant and stupidity for lying. Do you...

I used the train 3 times. one in end October (last day before it expires and it was in the wallet). Then twice in November (the ticket expire 3rd Dec)

On 10th Nov, I got caught using my husband's monthly ticket travelling from Kings cross to Welwyn Garden City, travelling on capital connect. I reached the Welwyn Garden City station, the barrier was very crowded. I approached the ticket officer and showed him the ticket, at which point he ask...