
Quoting
gixxer
So I came across your thread when I was in the middle of my case for getting busted in Vegas in exactly the same way. I , like you, didn't have a record at all and was worried about the life long implications of having a conviction for possession. I was recently able to get my case dismissed. I am not a lawyer, but my advice to you is:
1) Go to some narcotics anonymous classes and document the attendance
2) Get some drug/alcohol counseling with the documentation
3) Don't convince yourself to settle for a misdemeanor. Trust me, although it is definitely better than a felony, a misdemeanor possession is not a good thing. If you are a traveler (like I am), having such a conviction can really inhibit some of the places you would like to visit. Canada can refuse entry to people with DUI convicitions for example.
4) make sure you got a good lawyer, who does only criminal defense and is well versed in these types of cases.
Just saying, that obviously you are scared as hell like I was, but if you can show the court you are willing to work through to put your life on a positive path this can greatly help you.
Wish you all the best dude!