What is the worst that can happen to me at Court.

The maximum penalty for a first offense of possessing marijuana is 30 days in jail and a fine up to $500.  Upon conviction you also automatically lose the privilege to drive in Virginia for 6 months.  Here are the statutes: http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-250.1 http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-259.1 Upon conviction you will also lose eligibility for federal student aid for one year. That is the worst that can happen.  Many courts throughout Virginia do not impose jail for first offenses, and deferred dispositions are frequently granted allowing you to avoid a conviction by complying with certain orders of the court. Depending on the facts and circumstances of your case (which you should not share on the internet or in public) you may not be convicted at all.  You should consult with several criminal defense attorneys to get a better feel for what the realistic possibilities are in your case.