i was a juvenile and got into trouble. but i really wanna join the air force cuz ima military kid. . . so how can i do it thru a lawyer or getting some kind of document lettin it pass?
2007-11-25 14:02:09 · 12 answers · asked by dat boy J 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
was a juvenile and got into trouble. but i really wanna join the air force cuz ima military kid. . . so how can i do it thru a lawyer or getting some kind of document lettin it pass?
but you all arent answerin the question LOL it gets looked at. but i hear you can have a lawyer come in and get it erased?? is it true??
2007-11-25 14:10:54 · update #1
what if i was on probation for it?
2007-11-25 14:14:00 · update #2
You need to contact the probation department where you were on probation, and ask about their process for sealing your juvenile record. Depending on the severity of the offense and how long it's been since you were on probation, and whether or not you paid off all your fines and fees, sealing the record shouldn't be a problem. It just takes a little time. It doesn't require an attorney, unless the DA objects to the sealing... and if that happens, you'll have to set it for a hearing, so an attorney would be necessary.
That said, for initial enlistment purposes, a sealed record won't hold you back. However, if you ever need to apply for a security clearance and a DOD background investigation is done, they'll require the unsealing of the record in order to approve the promotion/clearance. So if you're looking to be career military, you should talk about the specific charges with a recruiter. If it's a misdemeanor charge, don't go to all the trouble. They'll go to probation, have them fill the little form out, and so long as you did everything you needed to do, it typically won't hold you up. You recruiter can tell you what kind of charges would be a problem.
Oh... and to the person who posted above, I'm in CA, and juvenile records are NOT just wiped clean... They can be sealed, but only with a Court order.
2007-11-25 18:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by Amy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your crimes were tried, sentenced and punishment administered through the juvinelle system, they are usually sealed and/or expunged once you reach 18 (although it may be 21 in some states). You can find this out by contacting the court system that handled the offenses..they should be able to tell you. However, it can depend on what the charges were. Also, if you were charged as an adult than the records will stand. You may be able to apply for a waiver to enlist (although it will be tough with the AF, you may have a better chance with the Army ) as long as the crimes were not violent, drug related or driving under the influence. Talk to the court system first..they can tell you how things stand currently. You can also contact the lawyer who defended you at the time you were charged...he should have records of the disposition of the case and be able to explain what that means now.
2007-11-26 08:14:40 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not gonna happen! and if you ever need a clearance.... you will not be getting it easily! depending on the conviction, you may be able to get in anyway, but they will be able to get the records if you ever need a clearance. theres no way around that, and if you ever lie about it and need the clearance, consequences could be severe. AGAIN, getting in depending on the charge and conviction may not be a problem though. if it was something really minor, im not sure about the AF.
OK, so you were on probation, you arent telling us anything, what was the charge and conviction, how serious were they? and getting it "erased" is not possible, the Air Force is part of the US Government, they can get juvenile records, just depends on the seriousness of the charges and whether or not you will need clearances.
2007-11-25 22:10:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely NOT. Any type of criminal record cannot be hidden from the Armed Services. They are the GOVERNMENT. Not even a parking ticket, traffic violations, misdemeanors, sometimes if a verbal warning came from some kind of law enforcement that can be noticed as well.
2007-11-25 22:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jeremy S 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, convictions & no contests never go away. If you were found not guilty, than you have a chance, but very slim at that, there will always be paperwork or a file somewhere with your name on it, and investigators will find it for a SSBI (Single Scope Background Investigation, required for Top Secret SCI Clearance).
Disclose it to your recruiter, most things can be waivered. (If you killed, or Raped someone your pretty much screwed).
Not only that, but if your job requires a Confidential or Secret security clearance the DoD Investigation may turn it up than during a National and Local records check. If you require Top Secret/SCI clearance during your SSBI they will absolutely come up. And because it deals with National Security, that imaginary seal on it, goes away for the investigation.
Just be 100% truthfull, that will help you out even for TS/SCI clearance. Trying to hide it will hurt you, and will be grounds for denying ANY clearance to you.
2007-11-25 22:12:25 · answer #5 · answered by Think for yourself 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no such thing as expunged as far as the military is concerned. if it ever happened, they WILL find out, and it CAN be held against you.
If you were charged, you MUST disclose, period. sealing a record does NOT apply to the Federal government, they can still access it all.
2007-11-25 23:09:33 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that a juvenile record is even considered.
2007-11-25 22:08:05 · answer #7 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my juvenile records jacked me up from joining the army....even tho they were supposed to be "sealed" so you are pretty much screwed.
2007-11-25 22:11:06 · answer #8 · answered by modestoguy18 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have been under the impression that when you become an adult, your record is clean? At least her in Ca. it is that way.
2007-11-25 23:06:58 · answer #9 · answered by Sasha 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends on what it was as to if you can go info the air force
2007-11-25 22:09:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋