I am 17 years old and was recently issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. This is my first time ever being in trouble with the law and the reason I received the citation is basically because I was in the wrong place(a friend's car. It was her pipe) at the wrong time. After doing alot of research on the internet I am pretty sure that this is a Class C Misdemeanor and I will most likely receive deferred adjudication. Am I correct in assuming this? Also, is deferred adjudication enough to keep this off my record or should I also be prepared to try and receive an expungement? I am most concerend about colleges and scholarship officials finding out about this.
Thank you very much for any help you can offer me.

