My question involves criminal law for the state of: California
This morning at around 2:00 am, I got a MIP (25662 (a)) and it was circled as a misdemeanor. I am 19 years old and this is my first criminal charge (I had a traffic ticket that I went to traffic school for from before I was 18). Does anyone know of possible options for me to have this ticket not show up on my record (i.e. diversion program, community service, etc)? Also, if it is dropped down to an infraction, what would that mean for me? I think it would be unwise to plead not guilty because he tooks pictures of the can I was with. Also, I did not get breathalized, searched, or anything if that counts for anything.

