State law gives the court leeway to reduce felony charges for drug paraphernalia and change the sentence under certain circumstances. If the court feels that the felony sentence is too harsh based on your personal history and character or the nature and circumstances of the crime, they can reduce the charges to a Class 1 misdemeanor or place you on probation. Once you have completed probation, the court can change your conviction to a misdemeanor.
Under state law, a first misdemeanor offense can result in six months in prison. If you have other misdemeanor convictions within the past two years, you may receive a higher offense.