Some legal issues, I know they will affect me. How Much?

[Already Gone]

Can we TRY to take the question seriously, please?

Yeah, misdemeanor or not, convicted or not, drug charges have significant meaning in this business.  You need something to back up the assertion that you don't use illegal drugs.  A stint at rehab might do it for you.

[stownsend]

Can we TRY to take the question seriously, please?

I like Mike's responses.They make me smile everytime I read them.Most of us know he's serious,I mean joking ,I mean...oh hell ....figure it out yourself

[dayoungn]

hehe, i never thought this thread would get over a 1000 views.    nice.

[dayoungn]

Just an update - my charges were reduced from felony possession of 1-4 grams (hallucinogens) to misdemeanor attempted possession less than 1 gram (.264 to be exact).  Clouds are still dark, but I think I can see some sunshine coming through.  Academically - I received all A's for my Summer 1 semester.
Personally - I am still (proud to be) drug free, and still pursuing my goals.

-TTYL

[Laundry Man]

Keep clean, and good luck.
LM

[HydroDave63]

Keep clean, and good luck.
LM

Ditto!

[duke99301]

Just say NO.

[RDTroja]

Just say NO.

Just say... HUH?

[duke99301]

Just say No to drugs

[dayoungn]

Another Update -     Just finished my courses at TESC.  (Cal II does suck very hard online, but pulled a B :-)  Now I got my degree :-)  my paraphernalia charge was dropped and I just had court on the .246 g of mushrooms....  I still dont know what the outcome will be of that, but last speak with my attny and prosecutor sounded promising (dont they always?)  so still waiting.... oh yeah, Still Clean :-) (WoW! i know, right?)

[Brett LaVigne]

Just an update - my charges were reduced from felony possession of 1-4 grams (hallucinogens) to misdemeanor attempted possession less than 1 gram (.264 to be exact).  Clouds are still dark, but I think I can see some sunshine coming through.  Academically - I received all A's for my Summer 1 semester.
Personally - I am still (proud to be) drug free, and still pursuing my goals.

-TTYL

The fact that you were found guilty to some degree will be a problem. Not one that you can't find your way through though. It could be a couple of years before an unescorted access will be granted. They will probably want you to enter some kind of substance abuse treatment program.

These, in my opinion, are victimless crimes. But, if you want to work commercial, you gotta play the game. The rules aren't changing anytime soon no matter how stupid they are. Don't feel bad, just do the right things from here on out and you will be fine. You are less guilty than the hundreds of nuclear workers that show up to work after closing down the bar the night before, do you think someone is fit for duty with a hangover? Even if they can blow clean? To those who want to kick back and sip their beer while calling others "druggies" for smokin' a joint or eating a shroom on the weekend (two natural substances that are used in their natural form by the way), well, just stick it in your ear! What I, or you, or anyone else does on the weekend or away from work, is no ones business but mine (or yours) if it doesn't impact performance or attendance and you show up to work clean, and clear-minded. That's the way it ought to be. I have worked with absolute drunks on the road and like most, have known plenty of them. I would rather work with a marijuana user than a drunk any day of the week. Probably the most destructive and used drug in the world is alcohol. It ruins lives, looses jobs, kicks dogs and beats wives. A drunk is typically a screwed up person if they are drinking or not, so you still have to deal with the baggage even at work. Ever work with a guy that smoked a joint the night before? I'm sure we all have, but I am also sure we all would have no idea. Which substances are leagal is mostly a matter of money and control imposed by our government. Treating a behavior or addiction problem with laws that prohibit the substance does nothing to help a person that may have a substnace problem. Sorry for the rant, I just hate when people openly judge another for something that should be none of their business. FFD should apply to people that are actually on site, period! Not getting a job or loosing a job for a drug test that shows a joint I smoked 2 weeks ago is B.S. every time.

[Brett LaVigne]

Don't let living in Humboldt County "cloud" your judgement...

HA! That's funny! It's hard man, any given Saturday in the Arcata park you are going to get a contact buzz! In fact, I think they put it in the water here. They can't keep Twinkee's on the shelf in the Emerald Triangle. LOL! Strange place indeed!

Sorry, we are off topic a bit.

At the end of the day, the rules are the rules no matter how much I think the infringe upon our rights. If you want to work in this industry, you just can't use it. Follow the rules and then do what you want when you retire. Or work in another industry. I can't imagine pot being that important to anyone.