I got a ticket for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia in Provo, Utah. I am 19 years old and have no past record(except for a skateboarding ticket when I was 14 and a jaywalking ticket when I was 15). It happened back in October and I have since done as much research as I can and so I know all the "basics" I guess and I'm definitely going to get a lawyer.
My main problem is that I have court on Jan 8 but I'm moving back to California tomorrow, December 21. I'm really hoping that its possible to get it transfered to California but I'm guessing its probably not.
Also I might not be able to afford an attorney so I'm wondering if I can call and have one appointed to me for the 8th because I want to get this over with and behind me as soon as possible and having to go to Utah and back a couple of times would be a major inconvenience, not to mention in the end it would probably cost more than hiring a lawyer anyways.
Oh and if anyone else has had the same or similar in Utah I'm really curious to know how everything will go down in court.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks

