what gave them the right to search?

im really interested. help others out with a heads up.

also, if they say its a misdemeanor it probably is. its only a "disorderly persons" offense in the decriminalized states. luckily the two times i was busted they were both in new jersey. the fine is heavier; 800 bucks, but the charge is lesser, doesnt show up on anything but the most invasive of background checks, in other words they would have to go deep enough to see my traffic tickets too.

i dont know where you work or how hardcore the background checks are, just find out if they check for misdemeanors, most places dont, they only check for felonies.

also you should check for a clause in your states criminal code called a "conditional discharge", if you apply for it and are granted one, you will pay the fine the same, but the charge will be in limbo for a year and after a year if you dont get any more charges then they drop the weed charge. its as if it never happend, aside from your lightened pocketbook.

oh, and if your work cares about you getting high in the off hours even though you do fine at work, fuck em. dont work for em. dead serious, find a company that actually gives a shit about its employees and not getting the absolut cheapest price possible on health insurance. if they tell you weed is grounds for termination tell them that is stupid unless smoking tobacco is too.