In 1991, at the height of the War on Drugs, Congress introduced a new punishment for drug crimes. A new law threatened states with reduced highway funding if states did not begin automatically suspending the driver’s license of anyone convicted of a "drug offense's / driving under the influence". In response, many states passed laws that added at least six months of license suspension on top of existing criminal penalties. The result is that large numbers of license suspensions clogged state agencies while hurting people.

Vincent was charged with a crime in his youth. After 37 years, he is still unable to obtain a license due to this. It's cruel and unusual for something like this to occur, and we need to raise awareness of those who are dealing with these injustices. I am asking for a pardon, to let someone who deserves a second chance, to finally live their life by being allowed to travel in a manner of which they see fit. One not subjected to public transportation, or friendly people who offer rides. Give this man his independence, all he wants to do is contribute. 

If you need more information there are plenty of updates with Vinny personally speaking about why this happened. 

Vincent Ciofani
POB 105 Grayling, MI 49738 9899157295