since it was dropped to a misdemeanor then you will put in a
program called diversion program. The same thing happen to me. Before i had to see the judge they gave me a choice to plea for
the program since it was my first time and it was a misdemeanor, so i plead and i didnt have to see the judge. In the program you'll have to do community service and some other stuff which is way
better than going on your record.

