Some advise from a guy , who was in some VERY hot water 13 years ago.
Show up to the court early so you can talk to the head DA before your court case is called . The DA's job is to get rid of as many cases as possible so not to slow up the court system any more . You would be shocked if you knew what people have done and had their case thrown out.
The only time the DA's office will not "bargain" is when they have the arresting officer writen objection on file about the case . BUT if the "cop" does not show up on your court day the court again will consider a lesser charge or dismiss it all together .... GOOD luck
