It is the only law violation ive ever had and it happen when i was 11 and i am 20 now.
2007-03-27 18:48:40 · 7 answers · asked by Nick S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Unless you were tried as an adult, Your record expired when you turned 18 or 19 depending on your state. At this point the record is generally sealed, and becomes no-ones buisness, including the army's. You become a non-felon again. Neat, huh?
2007-03-27 18:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Army does look at juvenile records. As long as you successfully completed whatever the legal consequences were, you'll be fine. Also, you can get your record sealed, although the DOD investigators can unseal it... or possibly expunged.
When I was doing probation background investigations on juveniles for military recruiters, they didn't much mind misdemeanors (except drug related ones), but the felonies always perked their ears up a little. The fact that you were 11 and never committed another offense, you'd think, would be helpful... I'm not sure they're that flexible with being able to "bend the rules". But they're also pretty hard up right now...
My advice? Talk to the recruiter and tell him exactly what's on your record. If what you tell him agrees with the background investigation, then he'll be more likely to go to bat for you than if you're not honest with him. Letters of reference may also help..
EDIT: I have to correct one of the above posters. Records do not automatically expire or go away when a minor turns 18. Probation can continue for many years following that, if necessary... and in order to have your juvenile record sealed, you must petition the court for the sealing to happen. Everybody thinks it's automatic... and that's just not the case in all jurisdictions.
2007-03-28 03:12:41 · answer #2 · answered by Amy S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anyone who said that since it's juvenile it doesn't count is dead wrong. The Army will find it, either when the recruiter is doing your background checks, or after you join and you are an ETNAC positive match.
Yes, you can get in, disclose everything a recruiter and they will do a waiver on you. Otherwise, if the Army finds it later, you will be discharged.
2007-03-28 10:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by The Tin Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no such thing as a sealed record when it comes to military enlistments. If the felony involved a weapons charge, you are done, with zero chance of a waiver. If it did not, you have a shot.
2007-03-28 12:03:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe they gave you a felony at age 11.
2007-03-28 02:03:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It pob wont keep u from joining but will cause problems if u go into a field that requires u to have a ts or above clearance.
2007-03-28 02:25:04 · answer #6 · answered by cannondale96 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much, since they won't let gays and lesbians in the military even though the are qualified. Also, since at that time you are a minor, I think your case is sealed and though they can see it (they are federal government) they won't account it, since you will be sent to Iraq.
2007-03-28 02:00:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋