I ended up getting a lawyer for $1650 which when i rung round seemed all the same price. Ended up getting $1000 and no conviction recorded. What was the worst bit was finding out the bud was 730 grams even after i got rid of 90 grams just the night before, that's the best crop i have grown and it was only 5 plants, anything over 500 grams usually goes to a higher court but it didn't end going there as the lawyer spoke to the prosecutor and the judge about it and they all agreed to sort it out right there which was good for me.
The lawyer asked for a statement, which was given to the judge, a brief history of myself in regards to employment and family stuff so he could say something, i think to let the judge know a bit about me. He also asked for a character reference. I will get a copy of my statement and put it up in case anyone ever needs some ideas about it , even use it if you like.