Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

You get a lawyer to represent you. Don't try to do this yourself. This website is no substitute for an actual attorney protecting your interests.

Good luck.

Relax. Have fun with the situation. A pot ticket is not going to mess up your life unless you aspire to be an FBI agent. The worst that can happen to you is a fine of maybe $250, and that's it. No probation, no jail time, and the record goes away in 2 years. If I were defending your case -- call me -- I would demand a jury trial, and I would stretch the case out until after the election. Who knows, Proposition 19 might pass and the prosecution would look pretty silly trying to prosecute you for something that ain't illegal anymore.

Because this is a misdemeanor, you're entitled to a public defender if you can't afford to hire your own attorney.

Since you're under 21, a conviction will also get you a one year drivers license suspension. Prop 19, if passed, won't legalize marijuana possession for people under 21.

Everybody 'wants' crimes and convictions not to be on their record. What you want, and what you get, are generally two different things. Records are forever, whether sealed, expunged or 'dropped off' after time. Hire an attorney if you want the best chance in court. If serious about doing so, feel free to contact me.