First Offense, Possession of Marijuana

[helpmeplease]

I was arrested for the first time on 12/18 for crim. poss. of marijuana to the 5th. i have never been arrested and have never recieved a speeding ticket however along with that charge is a fine for being in the park past dark. i was released on ROR however i was caught with my new boyfriend who is on parole ..i dont know what to expect im scared i dont know what to do..please someone help me.

[Mr. Knowitall]

Often for a first drug offense involving mere possession there are sentencing alternatives available which allow you to avoid a criminal conviction. You may wish to discuss your options with a local criminal defense lawyer.

A person is guilty of criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree when he knowingly and unlawfully possesses:

1. marihuana in a public place, as defined in section 240.00 of this chapter, and such marihuana is burning or open to public view; or

2. one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances containing marihuana and the preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances are of an aggregate weight of more than twenty-five grams.

Criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree is a class B misdemeanor.