Drug Possession Charges

My boyfriend was just recently arrested in Kentucky for possession on a controlled substance. he also was charged with having things you do drugs with and also hiding evidence. this is his only offense he has never had anything else and i don't know if he is going to get a fine or if he is going to jail. he tested clean so they know he is not on drugs. His bail was only $86. He was covering for a friend so his friend didn't get in trouble. Can Some one tell me the possible punishment he can receive and what is likely to happen.

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Make sure you or he hires counsel (or at least the public defender) to try to keep this off the record eventually--jail time is not likely going to occur if his record is clear now. But having that arrest and/or a conviction on the record will make job-hunting etc. more difficult. Often this could be negotiated down to some kind of court supervision, a dismissal etc. If it eventually appears it cannot be negotiated down, or he (or you) needs to discuss this in more detail with senior counsel to review options etc., please let us know.