My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan
I was partaking in a tailgate in downtown Detroit and a unmarked police car drove up and ticketed me for drinking in public which constitutes as a Disorderly Conduct misdemeanor. I am 21 and this is my first offense.
Apparently I'll need to show up in court what should I plea in order to possibly get the charges dropped or reduced? Do I need a lawyer to represent me? What type of punishment should I expect if I am found guilty?

