I was arrested in mississippi about a month ago on my way to Mardi Gras for possesion of around an 1/8. I paid a bail that was equal to the fine and told I didn't have to come back but tommorow I'm going to court to see what I can do about getting it droped or probation before judgement or something. I really need to not have a possesion charge on my record as within a year I'll be graduating and applying for many jobs. This will cost alot more than the 400 dollar fine. I have a 3.2 cumulative GPA and this is my first time being arrested for anything. If convicted I will lose my ability to apply for federal aid or loans which will also make it extremely difficult to finish this last year. I'm going to try to go in there and plead my case and try to get some kind of alternative punishment or a dismissal completely.

What can I expect tommorow? I've only ever been to court for traffic violations. Will I have a chance to speak to the prosecutor? Will I only speak to the judge? Anything specific I should say/ask that would help?

Thanks.
nevaquit01 Reviewed by nevaquit01 on . Court Tommorow. I was arrested in mississippi about a month ago on my way to Mardi Gras for possesion of around an 1/8. I paid a bail that was equal to the fine and told I didn't have to come back but tommorow I'm going to court to see what I can do about getting it droped or probation before judgement or something. I really need to not have a possesion charge on my record as within a year I'll be graduating and applying for many jobs. This will cost alot more than the 400 dollar fine. I have a 3.2 cumulative Rating: 5