Alright, I was driving with some buddies today, and the one time I decide to be an idiot and bring my bowl along with some weed (about 4 grams). Needless to say, I get pulled over, not having a clue what I did to get pulled over (I was never told either). He probed me with questions, and I denied there was anything in the car. When he asked to search the car, I said I would not consent to any searches basing it off the fact he pulled me over for virtually no reason.
The cop heads back to his car, and a while later another police car shows up, the officer in that pulled me to the side and tells me I can either fess up to what's in the car and get a ticket, or he'll take his dog and have the dog sniff the vehicle find whatever's in there, and I can head to jail. After that statement I fully cooperated and told the officer what was in the car, but he still searched my car with the dog.
Long story short, I get possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. I'm from Iowa, 19 years old, and this is the first time I've ever been in trouble with the cops. I have a court date February 22nd, and I'm freaking out.
The main thing I'm worried about is getting my license revoked, but what should I be looking for in terms of fines and thing like that? I work at a local retail store and go to college part time and I'm scared I'm going to lose my student loans. Anybody got any advice on what to do and expect? I appreciate it.
