It's a lesson to not get on the police's radar, if he had no prior history, they would have probably given him the benefit of the doubt. People with criminal records really have to stay sharp and avoid misunderstandings.
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Yes but the law regarding drug use is quite stupid. You shouldn't have a criminal record for drug use
Unfortunately, drug use can too often lead to dealing, which is a violent business because of the money it brings in. With money, there is power and with power there is violence when it is threatened to be taken away.
That's why it would be better for drugs to be legalised and regulated
I just don't see how that could work in society in general. Drug use is already banned from any type of job so the only people taking it would be the elderly or the non working class. Drug use is also dangerous when over used. Look at the medical industry, the drugs it produces are abused and lead to a poor quality of life and many overdoses.
Putting people in prison for drug use makes things worse. Even if they aren't legalised, they should at least me decriminalised like they are in Portugal, where they treat addiction as a health issue rather than a crime.
Plus, drugs such as marijuana, magic mushrooms and LSD are safer than alcohol. And from what I've researched, cocaine isn't much worse than alcohol or cigarettes in moderation. So just because some drugs are illegal, doesn't mean they are any better than legal drugs.
I'd recommend reading these posts
https://mic.com/articles/110344/14-years-after-portugal-decriminalized-all-drugs-here-s-what-s-happening#.rNDVkn59k
https://steemit.com/science/@mateushism/how-dangerous-drugs-really-are
I wanted to put a bit more information in this comment and i know i didn't fully answer your points but i need to go to bed (and play insurgency)
So, make sure it's always you're first offense?
Strictly speaking, this was not an offense at all, but having a criminal record suddenly made the drywall something suspicious. Especially when you are without headlights, which might make the police think you are trying to hide.