I'm a NJ resident if that helps at all and I'm not a minor

The police caught me and a friend smoking weed (I messed up I know) but the blunt was not on me rather in a place nearby. and I had nothing else on me other than an empty black and mild wrapper. We admitted to it because they would've just tested it anyway. They took us in and then released us. Now I'm scared out of my mind.

My questions are:

- Is it an invalid search if they searched the area around me? (I read somewhere it was)

- Should I plea guilty or not guilty?

-Will I get a prison term? (Other than 1 seatbelt violation I have a clear record)

-Do they send letters home that would notify my parents? (I already got the summons, so would I get a court notice or something? anything at all that would seem suspicious)

-The cop told me to ask the prosecutor for a conditional discharge which means if i don't break the law again my record is wiped clean.

-Thanks to anyone with answers for me, and your input is much appreciated.

As much as I enjoyed chillin' back and smokin' a blunt with a few friends to relieve the stress of the worst year of my life...I'm afraid I'm never touching the stuff again until it's legalized or I'm somewhere it's legal......sigh...god bless america's laws.....
13Lack Reviewed by 13Lack on . Busted....Yeh Another One... I'm a NJ resident if that helps at all and I'm not a minor The police caught me and a friend smoking weed (I messed up I know) but the blunt was not on me rather in a place nearby. and I had nothing else on me other than an empty black and mild wrapper. We admitted to it because they would've just tested it anyway. They took us in and then released us. Now I'm scared out of my mind. My questions are: - Is it an invalid search if they searched the area around me? (I read somewhere it Rating: 5