My question involves criminal law for the state of: New York

A car I was in was pulled over before a concert last night and had in my possession alcohol. I'm being charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol and have a clean record. No tickets for anything. I just want to know what to expect and if there are any way to keep it from being put on my record. Is there anything I can do to lessen the charges? What is the best case senario?


basically... how much trouble am I in?