Is a felony really that bad???

[Puc]

very rarely will the system attempt to destroy you for possession.

possession with INTENT TO SELL is an entirely different story. the stakes are raised considerably.

Possession is normally a "D" felony, and can be plead down to an "A" misdemeanor.

Possession with intent is a "B" (think) felony, and there is little hope....

BTW do not believe the sentencing guidelines... they are never followed...

 

[DaWickedMoor]

One of my boys back home just got busted with X. He's all stressed out about having a felony record because he makes good grades in college, and can be an asset to any company. Since I've never been faced with such a problem, I would like to know if any of you may have some insight I could give him. He's really worried about this job thing.

stretch

Just start over <g>

I have about 2 dozen felonies in 3 or 4 names.......hah.
Oh well. Just start a new person.

Its hard and expensive though

 

[JUSTINCREDBOL]

He's not fucked. He just needs to do whatever he has to to expunge his record.

 

[natasan]

You cannot vote. Ever.

You sure about this? I know that there are places (In Austin, TX for example) that you can't live in the "nicer" areas if you have a felony conviction.

 

[Warik]

You cannot vote. Ever.

LOL! Tell that to the felons in Chicago and other such cities that were encouraged and helped to vote for Gore.

-Warik

 

[_Outlaw]

hES SCREWED MAN...

 

[RIZZO]

NATASAN, for a person to not be allowed to live in a certain section of town because of a felony conviction is against the law!The fair housing people would have a field day with that and if a convicted CHILD MOLESTER can move into anyplace they want then someone who was found with "X" IS AN ANGEL AND NOBODY WOULD KNOW THEIR BUSINESS ANYWAY.The guy would sue the hell out of them for discrimination and I think he would win. In NYC some of the very nice upper eastside million dollar apartments a person may be able to buy because he or she has the money , but the homeowners association is going to have to vote to see if he or she can be a member/resident????WTF, I thought I had seen everything, but there you go. The thing about the association mostly occurs when high profile people like movie stars, or rock stars are trying to move in and the people who already live there are worried that the paparazzi,news etc... will turn their private domain into a prision so they vote!

 

[KAYNE]

1)very rarely will the system attempt to destroy you for possession.

2)possession with INTENT TO SELL is an entirely different story. the stakes are raised considerably.

3)Possession is normally a "D" felony, and can be plead down to an "A" misdemeanor.

4)Possession with intent is a "B" (think) felony, and there is little hope....

5)BTW do not believe the sentencing guidelines... they are never followed...

1)NOT TRUE
2)TRUE
3)NOT TRUE
4)TRUE
5)ARE YOU OUT OF YOU FUCKING MIND (NO FLAME DUDE, JUST TRYING TO FIGURE THIS OUT).

TELL THAT TO MY BROTHER WHO HAS A POSSESION CHARGE AND HIS SENTENCING GUIDELINE WAS 20-40 YEARS. HE GOT 30. LUCKILY FOR US, THE STATE FUCKED UP A BUNCH OF SHIT AND DID SHIT ILLEGALLY SO HIS CONVICTION WAS OVERTURNED. HE IS NOW WAITING ON A NEW COURT DATE AND WILL MOST LIKELY GET OUT SOON.

 

[MattTheSkywalker]

He may also be dealing with "mandatory minimum sentencing". That seems to be the legislative knee jerk reaction to the new popularity of "x".

The voting and gun thing is true but usually there is judicial flexibility - I know a guy that got busted for possession/intent - did 6 months, and can neither vote nor own a gun for 10 years, at whcih point there will be a hearing to determine the status of that.

 

[Puc]

1)NOT TRUE
2)TRUE
3)NOT TRUE
4)TRUE
5)ARE YOU OUT OF YOU FUCKING MIND (NO FLAME DUDE, JUST TRYING TO FIGURE THIS OUT).

These things could vary based on the state, but,

1)IN MY EXPERIENCE
2)TRUE
3)In Indiana, TRUE (with no priors)
4)TRUE
5)ALL I HAVE SEEN POINTS TO A LOT OF SUSPENDED SENTENCES...