Quote Originally Posted by Skinny
Talk to the solicitor BEFORE your court date. Tell them you really need a car to go to and from school / work. It also helps to take a defensive driving course.

Also a rule of thumb for most cases, If you go to court and talk to the solicitor, he / she will give you an offer to plea guilty too. You then see the judge, pay your fine, and be done.

All it is is one big money game in the end.
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Talk to the solicitor, tell him you'll take a defensive driving course before the court date and see what he will work with you.

If your 18 that means you've most likely had your liscense for about two years without a ticket. Thats something you have going for you. Just make sure to call the solicitor beforehand, and it would be in good interest to sign up for a defensive driving course.

Austin