Possession of Paraphernalia in Florida

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida

So this past Friday, my friends and I got pulled over for the tint being too dark on his vehicle. Long story short, the driver said it was fine to search the car. The police (who was a narcotics officer) found a small vacuum sealing container that smelt like and contained a couple tiny (really tiny) crumbs of marijuana. Now this is the second time I have received a notice to appear for the same thing. The first time (about a year ago) I was put on probation, had to take a class, and pay some fees (completed everything in about about a week and was off probation) but I did a background check of myself on the state website and it pulled up no record of me. So I guess my question is what can I be expecting in court?

Another note I should add. The officer pulled me aside and told me that if I work with them to bust a dealer of mine (my identity being kept confidential), the charges would be dropped, however, this could potentially put me in a sticky situation.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks

When you commit a crime, get a break, and within a year are caught committing the same crime a second time, you can anticipate that the court will not be feeling as kindly the second time around.

If you choose not to cooperate with the police in exchange for the charge being dropped, the charge will proceed.

We know too little about what happened, or your statements to the police after the vehicle was stopped, to assess how strong the case might be against you. Consult a criminal defense lawyer with the details.