Crimes are either misdemeanors (lower crimes) and felonies (serious or high crimes) Stealing a candy bar is a misdemeanor, stealing an armored car is a felony. Crime means against the law- there are state and local laws, and Federal (national) laws. Stealing a candy bar is a state crime. Stealing a truckload of candy bars being shipped across state lines is a Federal crime.
Drug possession (note spelling) is usually a state crime, and could be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the drug, and how much of it. Under some circumstances (driving a truck load of heroin from one state to another) it COULD be a Federal Felony. Will depend on just what you are doing, with what, and where.
If you are charged in a federal drug conspiracy, and the telephone was involved, it could be considered a federal felony. It all depends on what you are accused of and the seriousness of the alleged crimes.
If the crime carries a felony punishment, your case will go to federal court. The amount of drugs you have on your person will determine if it is a felony or not.
The only possible to bar to receiving federal financial aid is if you were convicted of a felony drug charge (possession or sales) WHILE receiving financial aid. Any other felonies, or any drug felonies that did not occur while you were receiving financial aid will not prevent you from receiving federal financial aid. If you were convicted of a drug felony while previously receiving federal financial aid, then you must have completed a drug rehabilitation program in order to restore your eligibility.
A drug felony conviction can prevent you from receiving a section 8 voucher or public housing ANYWHERE in the United States. This is because, per federal regulations, drug felons are generally prohibited from receiving such voucher or public housing.
No, individuals with felony convictions for drug-related offenses are ineligible for federal student aid. Other felony convictions do not automatically disqualify individuals from receiving federal student loans, but a prior drug offense may impact eligibility. Individuals should consult with their financial aid office for more specific guidance.
If it was a federal charge, no. If it was a state charge, and you have never been convicted of any previous felony - perhaps. See below link for further information:
no but drug convictions do, felony or not, but only if you were convicted, even for possession, for any illegal drug. you can attend drug classes to get your eligibility date shortened for possession
No. A felony drug conviction is the only felony that bars you from assistance. They are currently working on trying to pass a law where drug felons can take a program to get them. As of now, its NO.
If it was a federal felony, or was related to drug or domestic violence charges, then no. If it's only a felony under state law, it MIGHT be possible.
No it is a felony. It comes under buying/selling drug laws.
A State felony is from a law passed by the State legislature. A federal felony is from a law passed by the U.S. Congress. Federal laws take precedence over State laws.
There is no statutes of limitations on a felony possession drug warrant. It forever stays active.