Thank everyone for replys. Cheers for the template letters.Ive used part of them and put my own words in what happened too. I will let you know the outcome to my letter.I cant thank you all enough.Im just waiting around and thinking about the letter they will send me back.!

thanks Wriggler7 for putting my mind at ease a little.I will wait for the outcome of my letter.Can I reply here agin when i recieve my letter? Perhaps these letters are meant to scare us.

Thanks everyone I will check the forum in the morning. goodnight cheers for help

Could you please pm me your letter to me also Silly? if possible

I just read this section Act from your post silly 4 Punishments. E+W (1)Offences under this Act shall be punishable either on conviction on indictment or on summary conviction. (2)A person convicted on indictment shall be liable— (a)for an offence under section 1 or section 2 of this Act, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years; and (b)for an offence under section 3 of this Act, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years. Should I be concerned about this at all its does mention Prison

I havent read your post yet.thanks for replying to me.Did you recieve legal advice about no chance of going to prison. I could get legal aid i think. Just have not got a clue about these things

Silly can you pm me please if possible.Im just worried about prison

Hello to this forum. Please can someone help me im after some advice. Today I recieved a Letter in the post. On the 22nd of September I got on a train that was at the station quick. Usually its cost £2-50 just 2 stops. I got on the train without buying a ticket.When stopped on the train by inspectors I offered to buy a ticket with my £5 and they said no. "Why did you not buy one at the station?" I said "I want to buy one now becuase I didnt have time the train was there.After they took me off the train took my details and said "Southern Rail " Will be in contct with me,. Today Irecieved this letter. ::: This letter is to inform you of our intention to take this case to the Magistrates Court and enclosed form provides you with the opportunity to tell us what happened from your point of view. Fare evasion costs the rail industry over £400 million per year and Southern Railway has a Zero Tolernace approach to fare evasion.we always ask the courts impose the maximum penalty for effenders ,which can include following. *A criminal Record (always) * Fine up to £1000 (always) *Prison Sentence *Suspended sentence *Community Service *Seizure of any computer equipment( if invloved)* *Compensation(always) This is my 1st offence and I would like to know Will I go to prison when I go to court? I cant sleep and im worring alot this week I will go to prison.I know I will get a fine and a criminal record too I am going to send of my reply and tell them what happened.I fullt admit and guilty of not buying a ticket that day every other day i brought one. Thanks for reading hope Ive explained everything well and appreciate all replys . cheers everyone. Paul Uk.