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My daughter was stopped this week using a 'short-ticket. She entered the origin two stops away from London to save some money. She has done this four times. She confessed and owned up to the detaining officer at the southern barrier and admitted she intentionally tried to avoid the fares. At least she was honest about that. The officer told here one of four things could happen:
1) A don't do it again letter - this was not likey
2) A penalty fare
3) An investigation with costs, penalty fares and compensation
4) A prosecution
Apparently he told her they would seek to recover cost and would not want to ruin her life by protection. She is beside herself with guilt and worry. A conviction would result in her losing her job in the NHS. She had no idea of the potential consequence (nor did I until I started reading). We are awaiting a letter from the train company. Does anyone know how long this will take and, how likely option 4 - prosecution is? Is it worth trying to speak to the rail company before getting a fine or prosecution notice? Unfortunately, she did not ask for any reference number and has no details of who she spoke to.
Thank you.
1) A don't do it again letter - this was not likey
2) A penalty fare
3) An investigation with costs, penalty fares and compensation
4) A prosecution
Apparently he told her they would seek to recover cost and would not want to ruin her life by protection. She is beside herself with guilt and worry. A conviction would result in her losing her job in the NHS. She had no idea of the potential consequence (nor did I until I started reading). We are awaiting a letter from the train company. Does anyone know how long this will take and, how likely option 4 - prosecution is? Is it worth trying to speak to the rail company before getting a fine or prosecution notice? Unfortunately, she did not ask for any reference number and has no details of who she spoke to.
Thank you.