# Federal help **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 28, 2017, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481 "2017-09-28T02:19:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hizgurl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/53a042/32.png) [@Hizgurl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hizgurl)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/1 "2017-09-28T02:19:57Z")
Looking for help in the 8th /2 bd circuit far as selling drugs in a school zone ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/2 "2017-09-28T02:42:48Z")
Legal questions are best suited to IMHO instead of General Questions. You’re going to have to clarify what you are asking. Colibri General Questions Moderator ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/3 "2017-09-28T10:57:21Z")
You used to be my girl, but you’re hizgurl now. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/4 "2017-09-28T11:37:56Z")
I don’t know if you need help. I mean, you clearly have a real gift for communication. Just be this up front and clear with the judge, things should go swimmingly! Good Luck! ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/5 "2017-09-28T12:39:46Z")
Availability is a little scarce right now. Are you firm on the 2 bd or would you consider a studio? I’d keep the part about selling drugs in a school zone under wraps— there may be a prohibitive clause in the lease agreement. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/6 "2017-09-28T12:50:24Z")
Do you have an attorney? ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctor_jackson/32/32_2.png) [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/7 "2017-09-28T15:51:38Z")
I think everyone is misreading the OP. It’s clearly a want ad. Business is booming in the area of 8th St and 2 Blocks Down, which includes a school zone. OP needs additional sales help. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/8 "2017-09-28T15:54:28Z")
My advice is not to do it. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/9 "2017-09-28T16:08:00Z")
> [@Hizgurl](#): > > Looking for help in the 8th /2 bd > circuit far as selling drugs in a school zone I doubt very much they will personally help you sell drugs to kids. ---
**Author:** ![Kimballkid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5a626/32.png) [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/10 "2017-09-28T16:42:54Z")
I don’t think you are allowed to sell drugs in a school zone no matter how many bedrooms your apartment or house has. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/11 "2017-09-28T16:46:38Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Do you have an attorney? I thought the OP _was_ from an attorney. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/12 "2017-09-28T16:57:04Z")
If you contact your local FBI and give them all the details concerning your business plan, I’m sure they will give you the proper response. ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Door](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@Bill\_Door](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bill_Door)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/13 "2017-09-28T17:01:26Z")
If you’re seeking Federal help for selling drugs in a school zone I’d recommend the Small Business Administration or the Department of Commerce, but really, if you’re just starting out, there are a lot of local organizations that could provide more focused assistance. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/14 "2017-09-28T17:03:23Z")
> [@Bill\_Door](#): > > If you’re seeking Federal help for selling drugs in a school zone I’d recommend the Small Business Administration or the Department of Commerce, but really, if you’re just starting out, there are a lot of local organizations that could provide more focused assistance. There’s also a number of small businessmen who would be glad to mentor a young person just starting out. ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/15 "2017-09-28T17:05:04Z")
[I have no idea what you’re talking about, so here’s a bunny with a pancake on its head.](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/57/4e/61/574e61e86f596b7bcfe8790f7b1682cd.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/16 "2017-09-28T17:14:43Z")
Here’s the basic federal law: [21 U.S. Code § 841](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/21/841) Here’s the section about selling drugs near a school: [21 U.S. Code § 860 - Distribution or manufacturing in or near schools and colleges](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/21/860) So here’s some of the relevant issues you’ll want to discuss with a lawyer: What were you selling? How much did you have? How close were you to the school? Do you have any previous drug-related convictions? How old are you? Did you have any minors working with you? Did you sell drugs to any minors? Depending on how you answer these questions, you could be facing up to sixty years in prison. So, once again, I’d recommend getting a lawyer. ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/17 "2017-09-28T17:36:50Z")
Wait. Is this the same person who “doesn’t do drugs” but failed a drug test because they “only rubbed cocaine on their gums”? ---
**Author:** ![DrCube](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a3d4f5/32.png) [@DrCube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrCube)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/18 "2017-09-28T18:03:04Z")
> [@FloatyGimpy](#): > > Wait. Is this the same person who “doesn’t do drugs” but failed a drug test because they “only rubbed cocaine on their gums”? Says “Posts: 1” next to the OP’s name, but that’s funny. ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/19 "2017-09-28T21:53:40Z")
> [@DrCube](#): > > Says “Posts: 1” next to the OP’s name, but that’s funny. He did say “person,” not poster. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481/20 "2017-09-28T23:30:19Z")
> [@FloatyGimpy](#): > > Wait. Is this the same person who “doesn’t do drugs” but failed a drug test because they “only rubbed cocaine on their gums”? No, that was [Dee104](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=20500383&postcount=1). But I made that same assumption initially too. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federal-help/797481.md?page=2)