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I am located in Nebraska. I recently was charged with possession of a very small amount of marijuana. I am 23 years old and have nothing on my record, not even a speeding ticket. I was under the impression that for amounts less the one oz. in Nebraska it is only a ticket (civil citation) and a fine for no more then $100.00. However, I have to go to court and the cop said it would be a misdemeanor. Should I get a lawyer? What should I expect when I go to court? When the cops came to my apt. they said they could smell marijuana and asked if I had any left. I said I had a little, and gave them the little I had. Very small amount less then 1/8 oz. They thanked me for being co-operative. Previously I had had two other run ins with police officers while smoking marijuana and both times they just confiscated the small amount I/we had and left it at that. No fine, no ticket, nothing. I don't want any trouble, and I am guilty of this but I would like to know what I should do.
Thanks for any advice you can give.
Thanks for any advice you can give.