My question involves criminal law for the state of: Pennsylvania
I'm 18 and was arrested with 2 other adults, and 3 other minors a few months back and charged with paraphernalia use/possession. They found 3 pipes, all being claimed by the other 2 adults. I've talked with my lawyer, and he wants to go with a section 17 instead of an ARD, saying I should save the ARD if something more serious happens. However, my other 2 friends are going with ARD. I was wondering what the benefits/negatives are of each. My lawyer said I may have to get a doctors note saying I'm "hooked on marijuana". Could something like that show up when I'm looking for a job down the line? I've also heard ARD is less strict probation, and wondering what the differences in the probations would be. Thanks.

