My question involves criminal law for the state of: Maryland
I got pulled over with my friend around 3 AM in the morning coming back from Wendys. My friend ended up getting a DUI while I didn't even get breathalyzed or anything and just ended up with a drug paraphernalia charge with intent to use because of a waterbottle made into a bowl. I'm currently 18 and going onto college.
-First off is there anyway to postpone the court date til i'm off for any type of break? (my college is in NY, while my court date is in Maryland)
-Second, do I try to plead not guilty and say I was covering for my friend and say that they can piss test me and I will come up negative? Or do I plead no contest? (which is hopefully for my understanding that I take the blame but will do everything in my power to keep it off my record) If that's not no contest plea, then how do i say that in court?
-P.S - I have no background criminal history, this is the first offense. And there was NO marijuana found in the car. Only the paraphernalia.
Thanks for your time and advice.

