first time possession of marijuana

[eclipse402]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nebraska

last night my buddy and I got pulled over. we weren't smoking or anything but I had marijuana on me and the cop searched and found it. i got charged with possession of marijuana (which is my first charge). just curious of what i should do? I'm 18 and legal adult age in Nebraska is 19 so I'm wondering if I should just pay the fine or go on diversion? Also, I'm at college and trying to handle this without my parents finding out. Thanks in advance

 

[FlyingRon]

The first offense for an ounce or less is a $300 civil citation. Is that what you got? If so pay it and learn your less on to stop braking the law. There will be serious penalties, a criminal record, and lifelong consequences of a subsequent drug conviction.

 

[eclipse402]

yeah that is the charge that i got. so I'm just curious since it is a civil citation and I'm not legally an adult in Nebraska, this will be wiped from my record if i just pay the fine?