Students With a Marijuana Misdemeanor Have Same Consequences

The number of on-campus drug arrests increased from 2006 to 2007, and being convicted of a drug offense while in college can put students' federal financial aid packages in jeopardy.

The Wright State Police Department made 12 on-campus drug-related arrests in 2006, according to a crime statistics report published by the University. With two-and-a-half months left in the year, the number of campus drug arrests stands at 14 for 2007, according Wendy Chetcuti, Wright State Police Records Manager.

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