Recent felony conviction

That's the law in most states. Watch that TV show COPS sometime.

Why were you in a vehicle with dope anyway? Or are you just attempting to make excuses for your actions?

Sorry, but as a retired federal DOT officer I'm glad you're not in a truck. Most motor carriers worth their salt have gone the extra mile beyond the federal rules simply because you are a serious risk if you were to be in an accident and kill someone while under the influence of that crap. They, and their insurance carriers believe you are a risk and to that I must agree.

 

BULLHOCKEY! If it's in their pocket it is proof of possession under the law. Who are you trying to convince here?

 

It wasn't in a pocket but thrown under the seat. The law has created something called "constructive" possession to get around that inconvenience. If you could reach it or find it, you're in possession.

If you see some crack on the sidewalk, don't touch it, don't report it, just walk away. Hope no one ever finds out you were close enough to possess it.

 

If it was DOT you wouldn't have a CDL.

It's hiring preferences where there is no shortage of applicants.

 

All I can say is good luck there kirk it is NOT going to be easy to get hired with that on your record. Keep filling out aps and talking to the companies. Good luck honestly.

 

not necessarily kirk, but if you were to get in with one of those you need to watch yourself. Those guys run hard and alot is expected of them. Not to mention the fact that you would have to be able to make a log book sing and dance and "look" legal. That in itself is an artform that can take years to learn how to do. Not to mention the downside if you get caught running outlaw these days...big fine loss of license and a company that will not stand by you. I really wish you luck with this, it is going to be hard.

 

I guess I'm not totally following you here... You say you were in a car with people(friends?) and were pulled over by the law, and someone had drugs on them... ditched them under the seat... Therefore, ALL in the car were charged and convicted with 'felony' possession???

Did you protest to the officer that them/there/drugs were NOT yours and you could in fact, prove it, by submitting yourself to a drug test immediately?

Did you see who ditched the drugs there and call them on it?

Did you get an attorney and tell him/her what happened? If so, what did they suggest in your defense?

Did you take a drug test anyway, prior to court? If not, Why?