Me: 31 years old, starting grad school next year. Conviction DUI Drugs/ P.O.M. in Arizona 2005 (arrested year earlier).
Now live in Ohio, picked up for possession and paraphernalia.
Spoke with FAFSA today and confirmed my student aid is not at risk because I am not receiving aid since I am not a student until the fall. Mainly would like to avoid jail, not too concerned about criminal record as my career is more focused on what you can do rather than what you have done, but it would be nice to avoid harsh penalties.
Can't afford a private attorney, but I am aware of similar charges being plead down to disorderly conduct (same penalties). Do you think a PD could do this? Maybe myself?
Is it worth it?

