Different people have said he could join the military instead of being convicted. Some people say that isn't available anymore and some have said it has been re-instated....Does anyone know for sure, has anyone heard of this???
2007-09-16 13:24:38 · 11 answers · asked by mistyeveduncan 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Why don't you just call a recruiter and ask. It will take about 10 minutes. If they don't want your brother because of the charges, they will let you know.
If there is a possibility, it will require the recruiter to be involved to help get the charges dropped or suspended. That's how it was in the late 80's and early 90's. I served with 2 people in this circumstance. One had a felony vehicular manslaughter charge. One had a DUI. They were both grateful for the opportunity and they both benefited from the experience.
I don't know how it works today, but a recruiter will be more than willing to tell you.
2007-09-16 13:37:44 · answer #1 · answered by Chef 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was never an official program. Back in the 50' and 60's, many judges would offer to dismiss misdemeanors (especially if the kids had a history of making "mischief" but not doing anything too horrible) if the person would join the military. My brother was one of these...back in the late 50's he got caught TPing a teachers house. it was the second time he had had something like this happen (loitering was the first) and the judge suggested that the military might be a better place for him than juvie. My brother took the military option...went in the Navy..just retired after 30 years Reserve duty.
Never did the military admit anyone who had criminal charges pending or have been convicted of a felony (convicted felons can't own or operate fire arms, which renders them unable to serve). A recruiter could tell you if your brother might be eligable to join if he is cleared of the charges, but they will not allow him to enlist as a way to circumvent his trial or serving his sentence if found guilty.
2007-09-17 02:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He cannot join while he has criminal charges pending and that has been true for a very long time. Some judges have in the past, and I am sure still do, dismissed minor charges o someone who joined or was joining the military. Really only way to find out would be to talk the the lawyers for the city that he is in. I do not know if it is still done as a fact but do know it was done in the past.
2007-09-16 13:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by GunnyC 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He might have to go through a boot camp instead of jail and due to his behavior and the way he takes orders they decide whether or not he can join the military.
2007-09-16 13:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by westside 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was never available. This does not mean it doesn't happen, but it is not an option. If he has charges pending, he cannot join. He will be sent back to the county for trial, even if he does get to Basic somehow. If a judge tells him "go to the Army or go to jail," it is a void contract and is supposed to be reported.
2007-09-16 14:38:14 · answer #5 · answered by mnbvcxz52773 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Convicted or not, the Army will take anybody right now. It's really up to the Judge and the Army at this point.
2007-09-16 13:27:59 · answer #6 · answered by Colbert Nation 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ask a military recruiter and the judge.
2007-09-16 13:27:50 · answer #7 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why? Any kind of crime that could be handed off to joining the military, wouldnt be worth joining the military... Jail would be better..
2007-09-16 13:29:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
This is possible. One can even join with a record if it is a c or d felonly. however they will never take a sex offender.
2007-09-16 13:31:20 · answer #9 · answered by studentcounselor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the charge.
For a misdeanor, he has a pretty good chance.
For a felony...probably not.
2007-09-16 13:31:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋