My question involves criminal law for the state of: Georgia
I work at a chain retail store that also sells alcohol. Today, a customer came in and bought some beer. I asked for the license, and the birth year appeared to be 1991, thus I made the sale. After that the customer left, some time passed (5 minutes maybe) and an officer came in and cited me for selling to a minor. The only thing I can think of is that perhaps the licence was moved up in the small frame of the wallet to cover up what might have been a "7" instead of a "1". If not, then it was a fake license. No idea. But the officer asked for the bills back the customer used to pay with -- thus it was clearly a sting. Regardless, I'm charged with Georgia code 3-3-23. According to the statute, and information online, the fine is up to $300, and 6 months in jail. Is this correct? I have no criminal record. Heck, not even a driving infraction. I'm 35, male.
I can't afford a lawyer, so what should I do? Plead guilty and hope for the best?

