5 Years ago I went to a young affenders prison for 3 months for theft of employer, I stole £1,700 and I asked to be sent to prison for my crime. Since then I have not stolen anything nor commited any crime. I've always wanted to join the army and I think I still can as it's petty crime I hope. Please give me advice on this.
2006-12-29 21:31:48 · 19 answers · asked by TJ 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It is NOT petty crime, you don't go to jail for that.
As for the army, shouldn't be a problem as long as you can prove you have cleaned up your act
2006-12-29 21:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure on this 1 as u were a juvinille wen the crime was commited, but normally an offence of theft would not be over looked by the army, but u could ring careers centre and ask where u stand.
you dont say how old u r now? presuming u were 18 wen offence was commited and 5 yrs have lapsed that makes u 23 ish. 26 is the cieling for recruitment soldiers and 28 for officers (need a degree).
2006-12-30 09:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the British Army decides to follow the same policy as the US Army by (increasingly) giving 'waivers' to those with criminal convictions in order to meet recruiting targets, then no doubt you will be allowed to join up. And it could be argued that, for a single, non violent 'crime', such as yours, not too many obstacles should be placed in a volunteer's way if s/he is suitable in all other respects. However, in principle, it is not a good idea to attempt to meet recruitment shortfalls through issuing such waivers as a matter of course, since there is a danger of an army having within its ranks too many people with anti social characteristics - but now legally armed!! [It's just a thought, but perhaps the increase in 'multiple waiver' recruiting was the reason behind some of the rather unpleasant incidents in Iraq.]
2006-12-30 02:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by avian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think your crime is petty, but as a serving police officer I did assist a young lad ( early 20's) who wanted to join the Army after he assaulted another person and had a few other convictions as well. I made representations to the Army on his behalf and they accepted him. He is now in the Army and enjoying himself immensely. He said to me he needed to get away from the rut he was in, so I believe I did the right thing in helping him. I just hope he doesn't go to Iraq or Afghanistan though that's hoping!
Yes I believe you do have a chance, but show how keen you our and you really want to you past behind you. Good luck I wish you all the best if you do decide to apply.
2006-12-30 09:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by Roaming free 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simple answer to your question is NO. The British Army is very strict about the kind of person it will seek to recruit. The most important thing to bear in mind is not just the phycial side but also a persons morality. If you stole before, you are likely to continue doing so.
2006-12-29 21:55:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part of me hopes that it does inhibit you... but then I'd rather have you doing some good in the Army rather than sponging off the state in prison.
Also... I believe that you have been punnished once and should not persecuted throughout life for the one mistake that you got caught at and covicted over,
As we are always told/reminded "a criminal conviction is for life... not just Christmas"
Let this be a lesson to you and others.
You could always join the Police... they're all bent.
2006-12-29 21:39:45 · answer #6 · answered by jonti 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not always. I have served with a man who had been in jail previously. It is the same for all the armed forces, but your conviction may be 'spent' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Ask at a careers office. If you are that worried ask at another one from the one you want to apply at.
Army... Seriously?
2006-12-29 22:30:54 · answer #7 · answered by Vulture38 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a prison officer not to long a ago and from what I was told is that you could join the U.S. Army if your conviction wasn't drug related or violent. Hope this helps.
2006-12-29 21:36:52 · answer #8 · answered by Skinny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not shore,my brother used to be in the army, when he was on leave he got in trouble with the police, went to court and the army dropped him! and he didn't even do to prison! but it depends but if that's what you want to do then i hope you do get in, it's a good job, plenty of money! good luck hunny xx
2006-12-29 21:39:23 · answer #9 · answered by red devil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to a recruiting office and find out - when I joined up the rule was you could not enlist if you had an outstanding sentence
2006-12-29 21:37:33 · answer #10 · answered by william john l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋