When I was a teenager I lost my wallet and ticket but jumped on the train home anyway. Sod's law, the ticket inspectors were at my home station who took my details and said they would be in touch.
Some time later I received notice in the post that the train company was taking me to court, and I believe I had to send a response or plea by post but didn't have to attend the hearing.
The court gave me a fine, which was paid.
Fast forward 20 years and I'm applying for Government security clearance and need to disclose 'any criminal convictions which you may have, including those which are spent.' and I'm not sure how to answer this…!
Was I found guilty of a criminal offence, or was it just a civil matter?
Unfortunately I don't have any of the paperwork to give details, but I'm wondering if anyone here might know how this works?
Thanks
Pete
Some time later I received notice in the post that the train company was taking me to court, and I believe I had to send a response or plea by post but didn't have to attend the hearing.
The court gave me a fine, which was paid.
Fast forward 20 years and I'm applying for Government security clearance and need to disclose 'any criminal convictions which you may have, including those which are spent.' and I'm not sure how to answer this…!
Was I found guilty of a criminal offence, or was it just a civil matter?
Unfortunately I don't have any of the paperwork to give details, but I'm wondering if anyone here might know how this works?
Thanks
Pete