Dream2BPA Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I am looking to apply for PA school in New York. To keep it short, I was arrested for a possession of 1.2 grams in the state of NJ (which is still illegal), I was incarcerated and released (2015). i was charged with felonies because of the container the weed was in weighed about 5 lbs. After all is said and done and lab results came back, it was 1.2 grams. I am in the process of expunging and finishing my bachelor's for BSN. It has been 4 years and I will not apply for PA school for another 3, making a total of 7 years since my situation. I have been rehabilitated, completed probation and stayed out of trouble since then. Do I stand a good chance at making it into a PA school in New York? Will there be any issues with licensing? I am an average 3.3 GPA student, currently working as a dental assistant. I will be going for my EMT certification soon and picking up shifts. My ultimate goal is to become an EM PA. I'm having major concerns that this issue will continue to rise up. Has anyone heard of a similar situation such as mine and know someone who made it into PA school and eventually got licensed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrubenstein Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Got licensed with worse. You should be able to get a 1.2 gram (marijuana?) conviction sealed. how long were you incarcerated? Overnight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLM8867 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 You are finishing up your BSN then going to EMT school? Why Go EMT? Just work as a nurse ( more pay, and good HCE) then apply to PA school when you’re ready. I can’t speak for the possession charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiremedicMike Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I'm more curious about carrying 1.2gm of weed in a 5 pound container, and then the prosecutor still pursuing the felony when it's obvious that the weed wasn't 5 pounds.. And then the conviction for the felony weight.. Did you represent yourself? Was your attorney drunk? Was the container also made out of weed? or is there more to the story.. To be honest, I'd be shocked if your EMT certification went through with the felony drug conviction, but I can't speak for PA school admissions/licensing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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