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mulberry
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I am sorry if this question will insult anyone but I do need to ask it because I am in no way familiar with the laws or legal system for that matter. Ok, well I was pulled over for speeding in South Carolina but not given a speeding ticket, instead I was handed a simple possession of marijuana ticket for $425. The way it went down was I got pulled over, the officer asked for my license and registration, then asked me to get out of the vehicle which I did, he then proceeded to ask me questions like do I drink, when was the last time I did, do I smoke marijuana, when was the last time...not very routine for just speeding don't you think. Anyways, he then asked if he could search my vehicle and without any resistance from me and full cooperation I had no objections. The officer found a small bud of marijuana about the size of a seed. It was probably even a seed. No court appearance is required but the arresting officer did say that I could end up losing my license for 90 days if the magistrate says so. This is my first offense other than simple speeding tickets. What should I do? I plan on going to court but have no idea on what to do when I get there. Should I get a lawyer to try and dispute it? I desperately need to know the full extent of this charge and whatever I should do about it. Thanks.