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State senator says drug charges don’t have to be the end

On Behalf of | Sep 14, 2020 | Drug Charges

Some people who commit crimes may do so out of desperation or because it’s simply the situation that they find themselves in. Regardless of the reason, it can have a serious impact on the rest of their lives. Drug charges in particular, have the potential to negatively affect a person’s life. However, one Maryland state senator wants to reach out to young people and show them from his own personal experience that drug charges don’t have to stop them from having a bright future.

Senator Cory McCray was arrested multiple times during his teenage years for being a drug dealer, with one of the arrests involving his possession of a handgun. He credits his mother and a program through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers with turning his life around. The apprenticeship enabled him to learn a trade that ended up culminating in his work as a state senator.

The senator says that young people often need a good influence in their lives, and he hopes that he can use his position to advocate for trade programs. He says that many young people just need an opportunity to make their entrepreneurial spirit into a career, pointing at kids who sell water or clean windshields at intersections. He wants these kids to know that there is a pathway to a better life and that even if others give up on them, he will not.

Senator McCray’s story is inspiring, but it shows just how easily his life could have turned out completely different. Many people who face drug charges here in Maryland experience a serious, negative impact to their lives. They may have difficulty obtaining employment, securing a loan or finding adequate housing. One of the best steps they may be able to take is working with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can advocate for them every step of the way and give them the best chance at a bright future.