Marijuana Possession

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan

i got pulled over for running a red light in clinton twp.

the officer asked me if i had any drugs in my car. i told him yes. so he searched it and found some weed. it was about 2 grams worth.

after talking to me for a bit he wrote me the misdemeanor and let me go since i "co-operated".

this is my first offense. i have no previous criminal record or traffic violation.

the court i am going to is the 41b district court.

i am laid off right now so i dont have any money,

they are giving me a court appointed lawyer.


i am wondering what i can do. i do not want to do any jail time. and im afraid i can't pay a large fine at this moment.

In the state of Michigan, the maximum penalty is a year in jail and/or $2000 fine.

That's the maximum. First offenders rarely get the maximum. Rather, they're usually given a conditional release - essentially, probation.

In Michigan, successful completion of a conditional release gets the charge dropped from your record.