Originally Posted by
Packers
Okay so today, our LAST day in our dorm, me and my friend got busted by university police for having 1/2 oz of marijuana. Yes, this is a lot of weed, we just bought it from someone we know here to spread out over break. But anyway, they smelled it and basically we were forced to cooperate because it was so obvious the way in which it happened which I don't feel like going into detail too.
However, it was hidden, and we complied with the officers the whole time, they asked us if we had more and we instantly showed them where it was hidden out of fear of being searched/worse ramifications.
So, as you can imagine, we were very saddened, not angry, but more like "wow fuck us right". They assured us that the university would not kick us out for this first offense, and there was no talk of a possible distribution charge, it wasn't even mentioned which I thought it would be with such a large amount (and no, if you read the story, we don't distribute.)
However, we will probably be facing fines and penalty from the university, and the cops told us we would receive a court summons in 4-6 weeks. I have already told my parents because i'm not stupid. I plan on quitting smoking until it becomes legalized because at this point it really isn't worth the risk that it brings. Rather, ill just drown my sorrows because according to the US government that's better, but that's another topic that I don't want this thread to turn into.
Basically, I plan on taking an "addiction" program from the state so I can get the certificate before my court date, and I am hoping that this will make the judge see that I realized the mistake I made and am trying to change myself for the better and put this behind me before I even go to court. I am just worried that there is a chance this won't get expunged from my record. I will do whatever community service the judge will almost undoubtedly assign for punishment.
A few of my friends have suggested I hire a lawyer to be extra safe, but others have told me I will be fine if I take the class and a shit state appointment lawyer will easily get the charge expunged.
I also live in a US state where weed isn't legal in any way (including medicinal)
In the end, I want to know if you guys think. Will my charge easily be expunged if I do the program with a state appointed lawyer? Possible punishments? Do I need a lawyer? etc.
Thanks in advance for any advice provided.