i got arrested for going into a abandoned building.

yes i did it! i went to take photos the state police caught me. i was nice to them did not put up a fight did not break anything in the building not burglary tools in the daylight. charged me with a misdemeanor b. i want it off my record i have court in December should i hire a lawyer to negotiate a deal at my arraignment. i’m a first time offender never had a previous criminal record. i would like to bring it down from a misdemeanor to violation or a pre-dismissal program. location: new hampshire

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