Will the Army take me in if have a DRUG possesion felony????
137798
I wouldn't AUTOMATICALLY assume yourself disqualified.  I would contact a recruiter and discuss your situation, because military entrace requirements vary depending upon the needs of the force.
366332
I'm assuming that since you have the certificate it was an arrest and conviction and not just an arrest. If the incident was 21 years ago and you've had a clean record since then, then you probably won't have much of a problem. The biggest hurdle you'll have to face is if your arrest was for drugs. People with drug convictions in their background will be automatically disqualified from some jobs, especially if you're applying for a position where you'd have access to controlled substances. The best advice that I can give you is to be 100% honest when applying for the job. Lying about your past will get you in more trouble than telling the truth.
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
485587
depending on the state and judge is what counts. In california many are given a citation with a court date.If minor has no prior history of possesion he could be given a fine to pay and/or community service.But dont worry about that start worrying of re ridding the use of the drug and the addiction
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.
1173771
Well a few things can happen. Alot of it actually depends on the military unit they went AWOL from. First off, as soon as we change thier duty status to AWOL, we hold all pay and allowances... we inventory all property they leave behind within 24 hours. The Army has a group of military police called "AWOL Apprehension" that are informed and a notice goes thru NCIC to all law enforcement agency's. After 10 days we send thier parents a letter explaining that they are AWOL and explaining duty and honor. At the 31 day mark, we begin processing the paperwork to drop them from the military rolls and seperate them from the Army for desertion. They are given a seperation code on thier official records and DD214 that codes them as a dessertor.  With that code, it is difficult for them to apply to any college, they will be turned down for all state and federal jobs and they cannot recieve alot of different loans... to include alot of consumer loans.  Life at that point kinda sucks for them... and usually so does thier pay.  McDonalds and Burger King have even started denying them employment. If you can't get a job at Burger King... well that rests on it's own merits....lol.
286469
If you dont tell anyone you will be able to join if the docs at MEPS do not catch it.. However if they find out later that you have asthma you will have to say that you developed it while in service.. Otherwise you might get charged with fraudulent enlistment and thrown in front of court martial (doesnt happen that offen but its heard of)\n\nHowever you will be out either way if anyone finds out..\n\nMedical discharge or court martial..\n\nOne of my buddies just got the boot.. \n\nCpl. Howitzer
701491
If you are honest then you should be ok... the only issue is how long ago you did these drugs.  Some Depts. want there to be a 5 or more year period since your last use.  Check with your recruiter or point of contact.  Good luck.
865611
All I know is I hope all of our USAF pilots are flying those aircraft with fully functional & alert brains at all times. Even Crew Chiefs & Mechanics should be 100% drug-free & continually alert.\n\nMy advice is if you occasionally use a recreational drug, find another line of employment because the USAF has much more important issues to monitor, other than who is suspected of going back on drugs after they passed the pre-entrance drug screening. Even past addiction can show it's ugly head again, and the USAF =Will= find out!\n\nJust remember there are urine, blood & hair folicle tests that they can subject a person to "without Prior warning", even after you're admitted in. So if you have something to hide, look into selling real estate or maybe selling insurance. Both have higher income potentials anyway. :))
904252
depending on how long you have been gone, you are already in trouble... and the correct term is U.A. You are already flagged and they will wait for you to come to them... they will not come looking for you unless you make it obvious were you are, then they have to, but it is easier for them to wait on you to mess up and get arrested for desertion, then they will come get you and you will be eligible for the full penalty of the UCMJ, which includes imprisonment with only bread and water rations and death... your best bet is to turn yourself in and talk to them about your issues, tell them you don't want to go and will not go. They can not force you to go back to Iraq... honesty with them is the best best bet for you....\n\nET2 (SS)
503008
definitely clean your record first.  anything in warrant status will hurt you.. cuz... you can't be criminal and law enforcement simultaneously.  College, not necessarily. Junior college should be enough. And don't smoke anything (u know)....
300193
You could be eligible for some types of Federal aid, depending on your situation (where you are and what you were convicted of)...\n\nAre you currently incarcerated?  If so, you are not eligible for Federal loans, but you are eligible for a Federal SEOG (Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) and, in some cases, a Pell Grant. (Your eligibility for Pell depends on the type of institution in which you are incarcerated.  People in federal and state penal institutions aren’t eligible for Pell grants, but students in local penal institutions are eligible.)\n\nThe law imposes additional restrictions on drug offenses.  If you were convicted of possession of illegal drugs, you are not eligible for federal aid until AT LEAST one year since your conviction:\n\nIf you were convicted for possession, and it was your first offense, you are eligible to federal aid one year from the date of your conviction.  If you were convicted for selling (and it was your first offense), you must wait 2 years from your conviction date.... If you have more than one offense for selling or more than 2 offenses for possession, you can only regain eligibililty for federal student aid funds after you complete a certain type of rehab program.\n\nFederal aid aside, it is possible that there are scholarships out there for people looking to start anew -- perhaps some specific your circumstances.  Try searching www.fastweb.com for organizations that help people looking to give people a second chance. I'm sure there are some out there.\n\nBest of luck.
280488
Adam,  It depends on what the conviction is for?  If it is for selling/distribution you can forget it.  If it is for simple possesion of Marijuana, you can get a waiver. By the way there is a waiting period, other words you are going to have to wait one year from the date of final disposition of your charge.  IE..one year after you get off probation.  If it is for any other type of drug offense your chances are slim.\n\nNote:  Technically you can get a waiver for any single offense.(But what I wrote of is generally all that will be approved)  All of your criminal history is considered.  The Recruiting Command uses what is called the total person concept.  By no means is a waiver guaranteed.  Good Luck!!!
279752
hello, I see this kind of thing happen a lot, as I fequently must go to my local court house.  If you have never been in trouble before and don't have a record, they will most likely put you on a 6 month probation period.  Drug testing could be a serious option for you but if you pretty much have a clean record you will get off easy.  You definatly wont see any jail time for this offense.  It really depends on how much marajuana you were caught with and also what the DA(defense Attorney) would like out of you. Don't worry about it.  Just stay out of trouble from now on!
925377
Don't know location but in sunny south us of a we use the DARE Program available through local police, they'll even do the lesson for you. If any military nearby , contact post information for name and number of drug information officer. Usually a 2nd Lt. who gets stuck with job but MUST perform to make 1stLt. Very good source. Contact a military recruiter even, they can wade thru the red tape for you.
517523
guntmphys238 has ALMOST the right of it.  \n\nAny non-judicial PUNISHMENT stays with the military.  Any Courts Martial conviction will follow you.\n\nHOWEVER, if you were charged by the Military Police, you have a "Police" record that is accessible by civilian law enforcement.  ANY charge under the UCMJ is a federal offense, and that is considered a felony.
530801
All warrants ( except some city and traffic warrants) show up on a NCI natioinal data base, so anyone going though federal customs, if your name is ran though the computer it will show up and yes you will be detained.\n\nafter you are detained they will contact the department with the warrant to see if they wish you to be arrested and held for them to pick you up.\n\nIf it is very far away, and not a serious crime, they may not arrest you, but merley let you go and wait to you may get closer to the state you are wanted in.\n\nExample, if you are wanted for shop lifting in GA, and you are in California, most likely they will not pay for you to be bought back ( but then  you never know)