re: Would you hire a convicted felon to work for you?

If she is qualified and can do the job, yes I would hire her. However, I would flat tell her that there is no drug use while on the job working for me or she would be fired on the spot (just like for all employees).

ETA: and since I work in an industry where random drug test are required by law (title 49 part 199) she might want to lay off the drugs in order to keep employment.