There is often not a clear cut path from point A to point B.  We have worked for decades to build good relationships with prosecutors and judges, and those relationships are paramount in working on your case.  There are a number of things that could happen.  It is possible that you could be offered pretrial diversion, first offender, or a nolo plea.  Whether to take a plea is solely up to you.  We are the lawyers.  We will give you the best advice we can, but this is your life, and you get to make the big decisions.  If nothing else works, then we take the case to trial.