My son is interested in joining the Navy. He had a drug misdemeanor 4 years ago. He is currently on deferred adjudicated probation for a Felony that happened 3 years ago. He is almost through with his Felony probation, the charges will be dropped once it is completed. He wants to go into the Navy, but isn't sure if this will affect his chances of joining. Will he be able to join the Navy with his past record?
2006-06-30 13:51:31 · 6 answers · asked by judy g 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
My son has not been convicted of 2 drug charges. Only the misdameanor. He was involved in a burglary of a building but did not actually go inside the store (this is the deferred adjudicated probation).
2006-06-30 14:14:01 · update #1
I don't think it will matter that much, especially since we are at war right now.
2006-06-30 14:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends on the actual charge and what drug was involved. Marijuana, for instance is less of a problem than say cocaine or heroin. possession is less of an issue than Intent to Distribute.
as far as the Navy will be concerned, the charges will NOT be dropped even after he completes his probation. he must complete the probation totally before he can inquire about enlisting. He may have to wait a full year after his probation ends before enlisting. If the Felony charge was weapons or domestic violence related in any way, he is Permanently Disqualified with no chance of a waiver for all branches.
His best bet is to speak to a recruiter now, lay it ALL on the table hoinestly, and ask what his realisitc chances are. If he tries to hid any of his past, it WILL be found out and he can kiss any shot he ever had permenently goodbye.
2006-07-01 12:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO NAVY!
The Navy as with all branches do a person by person evaluation to determine who is fit to join the services and not be a liability to others. It sounds like your son may be given a wavier to join, you should get letters from a probation officer and councilors in advance to show that he did as required by the courts. He also must realize he is not eligible to be stationed over seas, (meaning he would only be stationed in the continental US) tho he will be deployed overseas and can travel the world. If the NAVY is his wish then I hope he can join and gain the experience of a life time. GO NAVY!!
2006-07-01 11:35:21 · answer #3 · answered by tc_an_american 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most drug records and if they are drug felonies, the military will not take. as they are in need of people right now, they might. its best to talk to a recruiter. if you say nothing and they will do a background, it shows up especialy since they are a year apart where the first one was a misdemeanor and the next a felony, it makes it look bad as he is getting worse in his criminal career as they would look at it. since your exposed to classified material, and many drug users can't get in as they are around that stuff everywhere. if they let him in and he screws up while in, his life is over. they can charge him with hard time, a dishonorable discharge and that follows you the rest of your life. talk to the navy department and recruiter. you can also get in touch with jag. they are navy, but on every base of every branch. jag can answer your question the best and the route to go.
2006-06-30 21:05:44 · answer #4 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He might have to wait until seven years after the latest incident. If the navy won't take him, the army probably will.
2006-06-30 22:18:12 · answer #5 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he must have potential to be a psychopath , and a follower with no inherent critical thinking ability and have disregard for human life , low morals , and no scruples
2006-06-30 23:25:26 · answer #6 · answered by kuezpallin.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋