PWID Crack Conviction Does Not Lead to Permanent Bar on Receipt of Fed Benefits

US v. Jacobs, No. 09-5021, 9/2/09 - Agreeing with the parties, the 10th holds that possession with intent to distribute cocaine base in not an “offense consisting of the distribution of controlled substances” within the meaning of 21 USC § 862(a), which permanently bars a person from receiving federal benefits upon a third conviction for such offense.