A friend of my aunts is a retired AF member. He is currently facing some serious charges against him. From what I have heard he is guilty and going to jail. I was wondering if the military would stop his retirement pay if he is in fact found guilty and sent to jail?
2007-01-31 00:24:16 · 8 answers · asked by maurieholt 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, if he retired when the crime took place, then it is irrelevant unless it is a crime such as treason or something against the federal government. He is entitled to all the health care, prescription drug benefits and VA benefits.
2007-01-31 01:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. The pension of all military retired members is guaranteed and protected by federal law. Conviction of a felony (or any crime, for that matter) after the military member has retired will NOT affect his/her pension.
If the military member is convicted of a felony by a civilian court while on active duty, he/she can (and most likely will) also be tried by a military courts-martial; if found guilty, the court can (and most likely will) discharge the military member and take away all pay and benefits.
2007-01-31 01:45:39 · answer #2 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He will continue to receive his retirement check but his VA check is another story anyone receiving 20% or more will be cut to 10% if you're only receiving 10% then you go to 5% I just checked the VA website. SO stay outta jail fellow VETS. If you go to jail for more than 60 days for a Felony.
2016-03-07 13:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, there are thousends of x military in jail and they still receive thier retirement pay.
2007-01-31 00:42:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A military retiree will keep his or her pension unless they are guilty of a national security violation as per dept.of defense source.
2014-09-15 06:19:34 · answer #5 · answered by chicas patas 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe if he is convicted of a felony he will loose his retirement. I know if you are convicted of felony drugs you will. Call your local VA.
2007-01-31 00:33:49 · answer #6 · answered by Prince Thom 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
He would probably lose it.
He should've thought of that before he committed his crime.
2007-01-31 00:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by superfunkmasta 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
More than likely he will lose it
2007-01-31 00:42:33 · answer #8 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋