Quote Originally Posted by ironchef
I guess the 18 over is my first ticket, but since I don't have court for that till next year is it in the system? And can I go talk to the solicitor before my court hearing? Since you pleaded no-lo, how did your insurance fair?
Well it's a little harder because I think you mentioned that your going up the same judge at the same day/time? I went to two different court systems (Alpharetta and Forsyth County) so they couldn't find out if it was my first ticket or not.

No-lo means you are not admitting guilt or innocence, but you pay the fine. This does not go on your record. Now, I've heard if you get another ticket within a years time, your new ticket as well as the no-lo ticket show up on your record.

If you weren't seeing the same judge and court system, then you can easily claim each ticket was your first time since they could never find out until it's actually on your record. This does not happen over night.

If you do not get a lawyer, your first bet would be to see the solicitor and see if they can work out a deal. Some court systems automatically make you talk to a solicitor. If you can get out of your Alpharetta ticket doing online driving class and get it dismissed, then use No-lo for your other ticket. By this time you will still have a clean record.