While hindsight is always 20/20, I can tell you that depending on the amount he had on him, it may not even be a felony, it doesn't sound like he was at escobar level dealing, so he'll probably get a few months and probation, if that.
what's more important is how HE deals with the aftermath, does he change his attitude? or continue in folly? When life gives you lemons....plant some seeds and start an orchard.....grow them to maturity......and bring the orchard public in an IPO
I teach my kids the worst thing you can say is.......I can't. You make yourself a failure before you even start.