Can a police officer not involved in the traffic stop give information to my employer, as a friend, about the nature of the stop

Your boss's friend in the department could tell your boss about the actual charge. It doesn't matter if the person in the department is a friend...

As a practical matter, you may resign from your job after apologizing to your managers, paying back the money, and asking them not to press...

The venue for a criminal trial is either 1) where the offense was initiated or 2) where the offense was completed. If the offense was initiated...

Can finding half gram in car during traffic stop lead to search of home?

There may be sufficient probable cause to search your house because you have a reputation for being a drug dealer and an ordinary citizen would...

Will I be drug tested for a drug charge that got dismissed?

Drug testing is often a condition of community supervision (probation) whether the charge was for drugs or not. You should stay out of trouble.

Will I have to serve jail time or can I get probation

You could get probation. The state would rather get restitution of the state funds rather than spend more state funds to keep you in prison.

Ask for a jury trial. You have nothing to lose at this point and you paid for the possibility of a jury trial.

What are my chances for dismissal if I get a lawyer?

Chances are high if you get a good traffic lawyer. The lawyer will try the case for acquittal if the ticket is not dismissed.

In any event, the lawyer cannot receive fees derived from your criminal activity. The lawyer must investigate the source of your payment to be...

If you don't have the money to hire a lawyer, you could represent yourself (Pro Se). You could pay an attorney to advise you on the procedures and...