Hello
In April 2019 I was caught with a 16+ oyster on the bus.
The card was taken
I then received a letter in the post giving a chance to explain the incident.
I explained how my friend got the card for me without me knowing that it was illegal to use.
I also explained that I was on heavy medication for my depression and anxiety therefore it clouded my judgement.
They then asked for more evidence on my medication to which then I provided.
I have now received a letter in the post summoning me to court.
It says
“if you plead guilty or are found guilty of any offence(s) with which you have been charged you can, before any sentence is passed, admit all or any of the matter in the attached schedule, ask the court to take them into consideration, this in turn will result in NOT being subsequently charged with any of these matters.”
I don’t know what to do, I am about to start my teacher training and I can’t have a criminal conviction.
1) Do you think I have a chance of settling out of court despite 81 offences?
2) If I plead guilty, sign the TIC’s and pay the fine will that lead to a conviction?
Please help! I am really stressed out and I don’t know what to do!!