Asking for legal advice on a forum like this makes as much sense as asking for taxation advice, ect, ect.
The post prior to to mine (or was when I posted) by Horatio Leafblower (btw H.L. don't give up your day job) said;
"that is also why there is a differentiation between "crimes" and "misdemeanors
".
Wow, good catch phrase but......SO WRONG SUNSHINE!!!!
Pay the money and get advice from those with the qualifications to do so , H.L is a good example of faceless and non professional advice from a PROONE BB member.
As many have mentioned before, it is your career and your future earning potential.
Good luck and hope it works out for you.