If you are convicted of a drug crime, the public may have access to that information. Public access can potentially affect your ability to do the following:
Rent an apartment or home;
Obtain a loan to purchase a home;
Further your education by obtaining a student loan (a conviction can also affect your ability to gain acceptance in the college of your choice and your ability to live on campus);
Change jobs or find new employment; and/or
Maintain your professional licensure.