If you knew how may crimes, even felonies, you might inadvertently commit in a day, you’d be shocked. Or the fact that something you think would be an infraction or even just a misdemeanor, ends in a felony.
No non-violent crime should resent in permanant under-class status.
What do you consider a “non violent” crime?
What if said crime effects others and they commit violence due to your actions? Like someone who is exercising their free speech rights and they insight a riot. Is that a non violent crime?
Drug usage?
Gambling?
Prostitution?