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Originally Posted by Peanut
Wow, good post Flash. I didn't know drug crimes were federal, and then the link to the loss of voting rights, and housing and employment equality... Just, wow.  |
I don't think that part is technically correct. It's not a federal vs state law thing, it's a felony vs misdemeanor thing. You lose your voting ability if you are charged with a felony and employers are able to ask if you've ever been charged with a felony.
Most drug crimes are felonies though. Having a small amount of drugs on you is typically a misdemeaner. Having a lot, selling. or making the drugs is almost always a felony.
http://norml.org/laws/item/federal-penalties-2
http://adplegal.com/practice-areas/n...crime-lawyers/