Q: Im under 21 no criminal record and my first offence is possession of small amount of weed an a exchange of fire arm
I was just wondering what i was looking at
A: If you are under 21 with no past criminal record, then it may be possible for you to get what is known as pre-trial diversion whereby you would get a suspended sentence of 11 months and 29 days. Provided that you have no other charges within this time period, then you could petition to have your record expunged. I suggest that you consult with a local criminal defense attorney, because he or she would be far better to understand the particularities of your current issue and explain your case cogently to a court of law.
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