Nevada Minor in Possession of Alcohol

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Nevada

I received a ticket for minor in possession of alcohol last weekend and had a few questions before I go to my initial court date. I am 18 years old, so I want to do anything possible to keep this off of my record. I have read about diversion programs for first time offenders but I'm not sure of the specifics in Nevada. If Nevada offers a diversion program, how would I go about getting into one? Also, I will be going out of state for college next August so will that affect my ability to complete a diversion program?

Next, my ticket says I have to pay a $500 dollar fine. My parents are making me pay this fine with my own money, so is there any way that I can get the fine reduced in exchange for community service? Will the judge ask me if I would prefer paying or completing community service or will he just sentence me to either?

Finally, if I can't get the charge off my record with a diversion program will I be able to expunge it a year later? If so, how hard is that process and does is cost money?

I would prefer getting the process over with as quickly as possible and without having to pay for a lawyer as I am fronting all costs without my parent's help, but I also want the best possible outcome.

Thank you .

You need to talk to a lawyer (better save money for that as well). The attorney can tell you what the diversion options are in the court you are to appear in (it varies apparently across Nevada). Nevada is somewhat lenient in expungements. When you are eligible to apply depends on just exactly your court outcome is.