A friend had his kid sister involved in one of these deals in NC. She was actually an innocent accessory to a bust, out on a first date with the guy and didn't know he "smoked up." They worked out a deal with the prosecutor where she (she looked like a supermodel, just 5' 4" instead of 5" 11") would assist the police in their busts. The prosecutor would drop the charges and expunge the record. Only the FBI (and other government agencies) would have the information regarding the arrest.

What was clear is that the prosecutor was involved. Police lie day in and day out to get what they want. It is completely acceptable.

Bob