i am trying to enlist into the army. i have a felony and it is waiverable however i just read online that according to the army "a felony is defined as a crime that carries a sentence of a year or more in prison.' is this true?
2007-12-04 15:24:34 · 13 answers · asked by frederick_troy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Recruiter go by a regulation that classifies crimes and what type of waiver will need to be done or if you are disqualified for the offense. Let your recruiter know what you were charged with, and what the final outcome was, and bring them the court documents. They will be able to tell you if you are disqualified or not. Waivers are very easy to do and they are not used against you as far as options or incentives. Good Luck
2007-12-04 15:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the definition of a felony... period. Not just for the Army. Also, it doesn't mean you SERVED a year or more in prison, but that the sentence for that offense, as described in the Penal Code where you committed the offense, was greater than 1 year in State or Federal Prison. You might have done no time and been put on probation.. it's still a felony, based on the statutory penalty for someone who commits the offense.
Infraction - Fine Only (or required action, like a fix-it ticket)
Misdemeanor - Statutory Sentence Maximum < 1year
Felony - Statutory Sentence Maximum > 1 year
If you have a felony on your record, you will have to work with the recruiter and your former probation officer to get that waiver.
2007-12-04 15:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by Amy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is how the distinction is made. Anything with a full year or more is a felony. Crimes are classed. A felony with a 1 year max sentence is class "F" I think. It does not require that you be sentenced to time at all. Just convicted. If the recruiter did not laugh and say no thanks you will likely be given a chance.
Keep your butt in line and do not F up. You do something stupid while "in" and I guaran f ing tee you will regret it.
SSG US Army 73-82
2007-12-04 15:38:25 · answer #3 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the very definition of a felony. A misdemeanor is a crime that carries a sentence less than a year in jail. The question you need to get answered is what exactly does "waiverable" mean?
2007-12-04 15:28:27 · answer #4 · answered by gummy_joe23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A felony is usually determined by an individual Stage legislature, so you would have to check per state what constitutes a felony. However, a felony on account of the UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) may be something completely different.
2007-12-04 15:28:18 · answer #5 · answered by Sumewon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always told that a felony was a crime that was punishable by anything over a year in prison. Try asking a recruiter. I'm sure they'd know if you could still join or not.
2007-12-04 15:29:47 · answer #6 · answered by Oryx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A felony is a felony. If you were convicted of a felony then the Army will consider you a person with a felony.
2007-12-04 15:38:33 · answer #7 · answered by trrei 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is the defenition of the word, "felony". Your best bet is to go and talk to a recruiter and see what they have to say. Remember, disclose all information regarding your felony. And then see what happens.
2007-12-04 15:29:44 · answer #8 · answered by Justin R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your recruiter right away. They will be able to tell you if your felony is really waiverable.
2007-12-04 17:04:25 · answer #9 · answered by celtic_princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just disclose everything to your recruiter regardless of what you have read. You CAN get a waiver for 99% of things so don't worry about it. Tell the truth about EVERYTHING and disclose EVERYTHING. If they find out you are lying or hiding anything you are out and won't be able to enlist ever.
2007-12-04 15:57:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋