Has anyone ever been prosucuted or arrested and sent to prison for not being registered wit selective service?
156871
pepper, that is wrong...\n\nIf drafted, you do not have the "choice" not to go. Though no draft has occurred since Vietnam. Today's military is completely voluntary, but the draft is and always will be there as an insurance policy if we are ever in an extremely bad situation. And if drafted everyone called must report. Refusal to report can result in action by the government.\n\nAs a matter of fact, I am one that believes that every able bodied person should serve. I believe it would keep us at a better state of preparedness and that it would cut down things such as unemployment and poverty. People who serve receive training that can be used in the public world as job skills. Self reliability and dicipline are also embraced by military training. Those are things that the younger generation of today is sorely lacking overall.\n\nAs for the actual penalties\n\nWhat is the penalty for not registering?\nIf you do not register, you could be prosecuted and fined up to $250,000 and/or be put in jail for up to five years. Registration is also a requirement to qualify for Federal student aid, job training benefits, and most Federal employment.
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The law has yet to be enacted which would contain answers to all of your questions such as fines and consequences if one refused to register or answer the call. Let's hope the call for a draft gets defeated soundly!!\n\nChow!!
69277
Not at this time.  In the past, several methods generally lumped under the name "The Draft" have been used to conscript service during times of war.
435242
after being AWOL for 30 days, an arrest warrant is issued.  This means if you EVER try and get a federal loan, job or even pulled over for running a stop sign, you will be arrested and the military notified that you arte in carcerated(with no chance at bail, BTW).  The Army can then decide to take their sweet time coming to get you.  \n\nyou can get anything from an OTH discharge to time in the stockade to the death penalty.
1046669
Nope-the police have to submit the information to a court. The court issues a warrant. The person is arrested.
425499
talk to a recruiter = immigration shouldn't have anything to do with it, serving time depends on where, how long ago and for what, dont tell them you've ever done drugs, unless that's what you were doing time for (with the immigration waiver and the jail waiver, don't want to push it with trying to get a drug waiver too).  just talk to them, see what they have to say and go from there.  or check out the website for the navy and look under enlistment requirements
736069
If you were convicted of a VIOLENT crime, then No.  But if you are on parole for a NON Violent crime, then maybe.  You just need to go to a recruiter and ask.
651493
No.  You are not eligible for government benefits while incarcerated.
32536
Yes, it depends on the laws of the state where you are tried and sentenced.  And if you, or someone you know, was arrested for that, you'd need to know a few more details bfore you could get much of annswer.
107383
Sorry no.  Unfit for trial also means that you will be sent to a mental hospital until your a restore to normal and then you are tried.  You basically have to be insane forever to avoid the charges.  Not worth the time.
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Typically, nothing happens until you turn 26.  At that point, you will be disqualified from federal scholarships, grants, and loans and government employment.  Before the age of 26, if you are not registered, you will not be eligible for federal scholarships, grants, and loans and government employment until you register.\n\nThe Selective Services web site also indicates that a hefty fine and/or jail sentence is possible.  The scholarships, grants, and loans seem to be incentive enough to register for me.  But if you do not register, you will be violating U.S. law.\n\nIf you are considering not registering for some reason, I would recommend contacting Selective Services about it and/or seeking some sort of legal counsel.
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the first answer is very wrong on the 18th birthday every man is required to go to the post office and register. unless he is active duty.the selective service is a thing set up to know who is old enough to be drafted should a draft be put into effect.its highly unlikelt thgat there will be a draft but its still a law
422484
Same thing happened to me. My friend did a year in Federal prison for nothing. Get ready to learn how our justice system really works and remember it the next time someone tells you how we have the greatest government in the world.
1067657
Nope.  He gave his word that he would join ROTC in collage, but then changed his "mind."  He lied..What a shock!!\n\n------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nA complete account of Clinton's elaborate draft-dodge:  \n\nEighteen-year old Bill enters Georgetown University and registers for Selective Service, as required by law. His status as a full-time student earns him a deferrment. \n\nIn his senior year, Bill receives a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University. \n\nIn February of 1968, the Federal Government eliminates draft deferments for graduate students and Bill once again becomes eligible in March of that year. \n\nClinton subsequently, though family and political connections, obtains a Navy Billet from the local naval reserve unit and temporary draft protection from the Garland County Draft Board, allowing him to start at Oxford - special treatment that was not uncommon for Rhode's Scholars of the day. \n\nClinton completes his first term at Oxford in December, 1969, and is ordered to report for a physical in January, which he did. \n\nIn April 1969, Bill was ordered to report for induction. However, delays in International mail delivery resulted in Clinton receiving his orders after the induction date had passed. By this time, he had begun his second term at Oxford. Regulations allowed him to complete the term, but he must report for induction by July 28, 1969. \n\nOnce again utilizing extensive political connections, Clinton gets accepted into the University of Arkansas ROTC program on July 17, nullifying his draft notice. Clinton would not have to enroll until he completed basic training the following year. \n\nIn the fall of '69, Clinton opts to return to Oxford, rather than enroll in the University of Arkansas Law School. While at Oxford, Clinton contacts the draft board to drop his ROTC deferment and return to active status. By this time, regulations had changed, allowing graduate students to complete their schooling before reporting for military duty. Clinton had a high enough draft number to virtually ensure he would not be called. \nWhile his conduct may have been immoral and was undoubtedly unethical, it was not illegal under the laws at that time and, thus, the conclusion drawn that he was the first pardoned criminal to serve as President is fallacious. He craftily manipulated the system, but he had the proper and legal right to do everything he did. He was never AWOL, never guilty of failing to report, was never a criminal under public law and, thus, was not among those pardoned by President Carter in 1977.
522609
Actually, yes.  Not long ago I was reading on CNN.com about a guy who was to be out to death.  He had 2 heart attacks while on death row and both times they brought him back.  Then they had to wait until he was well enough to be executed.\n\nStupidest darn thing I have EVER heard of.  Don't you love our system?!?!
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If it is for jury duty, it's the luck of the draw, I am a Police Officer and have been selected 7 times in eight years, never made it to the jury....go figure. You can be subpoenaed for court cases as a witness as it is needed. I know people who have never been selected for duty. Makes you wonder how good the system is.
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I've never been there as a prisoner, but I have volunteered as an ex-offender advocate. Sometimes, that has involved going to the site of their incarceration before release. That is a great idea. Also, children of incarcerated people are a very often overlooked "need" group. Good luck to you.