I'll bring this one back to the top. I to found myself in a similar situation. ( As some of the posters in this topic would confirm it can be quite easy to get into trouble and face court.) I was ableto get conviction not recorded and would like to ask some questions of those that have been before.
Firstly HELPrequired - how did you fare in court??.
Sodoff / G cantstandya - you two either had this problem and new someone that did. What implications does this have for security checks. Are they simply looking for a conviction. Also how does this impact for visas when transiting countries.
Mainwheel - You seem to think it was a "croc" and did not seem too concerned What was your experience. You also talked about commonwealth legislation. I would be happy if you could point me in that direction.
And to all those that think that you could never get in trouble with the police. Just be careful when your walking home one night aftera few beers. Anything can happen and in you get the wrong cop it can cause no end of heartache.
cheers