As a cop that had to get his record expunged to go to the academy (long story) I would offer this advice to you. Don't plead "guilty" at arraignment, then get a public defender to represent you (that's what they are there for). This is not the crime of the century and you made a mistake. Let it work out through the system for a few letters going back and forth and I would plead "no contest" with an Article 894. No convictions for a set amount of time and record is cleared. Time consuming - YES. Pain in the rear -YES. Bid deal - NO.
Good luck!
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