I have an embezzlement charge on my record(misdemeanor)and had 2 probation violations according to the ROA (record of action) will this prevent me from enlisting in the Army?
2007-10-23 19:36:28 · 8 answers · asked by Doug M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I have an embezzlement charge on my record(misdemeanor)and had 2 probation violations according to the ROA (record of action) will this prevent me from enlisting in the Army? This charge was from 15 yrs ago
2007-10-23 20:05:53 · update #1
I knew I would have to waiver in but how do I prove this was just a dumb teenage mistake?\
2007-10-24 10:11:03 · update #2
Not likely, not these days. You will have to be on a non reporting basis with probation. But it should not be a problem. We have arranged for Felon's to enlist, so I think a misdemeanor should be good to go. Don't lie about it though.
EDIT: If this charge is 15 years old, just call your local public defender's office and get the Misdemeanor expunged. Ignore the nay Sayers. Back in the day, they use to offer enlistment or jail time. Again, if you meet the other requirements, you will be good to go, and while this is a guess, you are not on probation. So sign up.
2007-10-23 19:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That sounds kind of serious - three potential big issues they could question your integrity with.
However, they're not quite felonies and they did happen 15 years ago, so I suppose a waiver could be a possibility. Contact a recruiter in your area and ask.
There's no harm in asking there - either a waiver can be arranged, a waiver can't be arranged or you try to enlist without telling them and they put a red mark on your name for good.
2007-10-23 21:33:25 · answer #2 · answered by Gotta have more explosions! 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To the first lady who answered, the army looks into records that are expunged, sealed, or anything. I think more than two misdemeanors requires a waiver, which may or may not fly, depending on if it was a violent or drug related crime.
2007-10-24 06:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by Cody B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely no, but there is a ways to get waivers in your situation. You may have to go talk to an actual recruiter in your area, because waivers are given out depending on which area you try to enlist.
2007-10-23 19:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by Frederich S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it was 15 years ago and you can demonstrate that you have gotten your act together then there should be no problem getting the waiver approved.
2007-10-24 04:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you might need a waiver. my hubby is a reriter and i have seen plenty of folks sign up with misdemenors. He even my hubby had a goolf up on his record and he could enlist 12 years ago.
2007-10-24 05:38:35 · answer #6 · answered by gonecrazy_fl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely No
2007-10-23 23:39:31 · answer #7 · answered by Peiper 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What state are you in my husband is a recruiter...Marines in California
2007-10-23 19:44:32 · answer #8 · answered by joliekisses78 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋