Can you join the military is you have been convicted of a misdemeanor when you were 18 and are now 26?
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I would say that it shouldn't be too difficult, especially if you have stayed out of trouble since your misdemeanor.\n\nInstead of answers, go talk to your local recruiters (ALL of them)\nDo NOT forget the Coast Guard, or your states national/air guard.\n\nGood Luck
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yes you can.\ni have one deferred and 2 misdameanor convictions and am active duty in USMC
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no there's no way to get a grant to boot camp in the military he can go in at 17 like i did parents consent with a diploma. hes gonna be in jail sooner or later. i lived in nc for 5 years while i was in the navy try going to the local probation officers offices and get him into the scared straight program . that where they go to jail for the weekend.
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My husband enlisted over 10 years ago at the age of 28.  Plenty of older first term enlistees in all the branches.  As long as you meet all requirements, there's no reason not to consider joining at a later age.  The maturity level(hopefully) will provide a better basis of training.
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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!!!
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once you turn 18 your record is closed but it shouldnt effect you buying a gun just adopting children in the future!
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it depends on where you live.  some states do allow an 18 year old to into the military AND go buy a lottery ticket.  \n\nif some states don't allow that to happen, it has do with the state's legislation.\n\nand just to let you know to the person that answered before me, you can vote when you're 18.  it's the law that you can
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First of all, nothing is ever "off your record" for the military, even juvenile. That is a myth. We unseal all records and treat all offenses as an adult offense. Anyone that thinks we enlist the dregs of society needs to take themselves to the local recruiting office and find out how many times that they personally are disqualified. 1 out of 13 people a recruiter talks to is qualified to enlist. Criminal records are the number 1 disqualifier.\n\nAlso, the Air Force is going through another drawdown and are not accepting Prior Service or waivers.\n\nDepending on what your charge is (I'd need to know thely need a  exact charge, and teh sentence), you'll probably need a waiver to enlist as a convincted criminal. It is also a 45 day wait after your probation is terminated to begin any processing.
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you need to stay out of trouble for a long time before any states governor will pardon you for your crimes. and either you're a felon or not. if you are a felon with previous misdemeanors you aren't getting a pardon until your old
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First check that it is indeed a blemish on your record. Usually if your 18 or 19 it's a 50/50 chance of it remaining on your record. \n\nIf your certain that this is on your criminal record, try to have the case reopened and have a judge expunged this from your record. (tell him/her your potential endeavor with the military)\n\nTalk with a recruiter, and let them know about this "past instance". The military actually has waivers to overlook some offenses, even felonies.\n\n\nhope that helps.
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you are not registering for military service that is completely different, what every man 18 years of age has to register for is the selective service.\nbig difference.\ngo to your local post office and they can square you away.
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Actually (as a former Marine recruiter knowing the regulations for all branches) You can not sign up as a high school Junior. You must be in your senior year or higher. (showing the appropriate credits to graduate on time)If you're 18 you can sign up but if you're 17 you need Parental Consent. As far as being able to join...besides the grade thing you must meet other elegibility requirements such as physical(height and weight standards), mental requirements (ASVAB- or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) moral requirements(lack of or minimal police involvement, drug history etc.) and Physical requirements(no serious history with medical problems)\nAll I can say is if you're curious about enlistment requirements, shop around. Talk to all the branches and see who feeds you a line of crap. Everybodies requirement and options are the same except for some minor differences.\nP.S. if you have any questions whatsoever, drop me an email... molsons_eh@yahoo.com   I am not a recruiter anymore but I will let you know if who you talk to is full of it or not.\nP.S.S. whatever whoever guarantees you just make sure it's in writing in your contract.
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no.... but.... You're someone who has no intention of ever being part of the military; you've ignored the recruiters, despite repeated phone calls and subtle pressure from school guidance counselors. Why, you may ask, should you then register -- and put your name in line for a future, massive military action?\n\nYou're violating the law, although you're not likely to be prosecuted.\nOne reason, of course, is that it's the law. Failure to register is a federal offense: if prosecuted and convicted, you could face up to five years' imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. (Actual published sentencing guidelines are much less). If you refuse to register with Selective Service, you'll receive threatening letters, at first politely reminding you to register, then threatening prosecution, finally informing you that your name has been turned over to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution. These sound scary, but they're mostly bluff. No one has actually been formally charged since 1986.\n\nIn the early 1980s, 21 young men were indicted for refusal to register: 19 of those 21 were public resisters. Wherever there were trials, the rates of registration actually went down. This resistance halted prosecutions.\n\nYou become ineligible for federal aid.\nSince prosecutions didn't work, the same "patriotic" politicians that keep Selective Service in business came up with more insidious ways to ensure compliance. If you don't register, you become ineligible for federal student aid, federal job training or civil service employment (anywhere from the Post Office to the Park Service). In some states you can't get state aid or even, as in Colorado, attend state colleges
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Yes, they will find out, you will be punished both militarily and civilian.  They probably don't know since you havn't been convicted.  As soon as you are found guilty, your chain of command will know.  It is best to go right now to your Sgt. and be truthful.  They will still let you re-enlist, you won't be able to get any sort of secret clearance, you will probably have to stand by the side of the road holding a big wooden sign, in your class A's, stating that you are a driver under the influence, you will get 45 & 45, but they won't kick you out, especially if you are upfront and truthful.  Also they can give you JAG to use as your lawyer.  Good luck, and I know it will be very hard, but just be truthful, it is better they find out from you, than from a search of your background, or from the city police.  Good luck!!
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could depend on the nature of the reckless. Was a car or firearm involved. Security work, body guards, private detective are not ruled out. The rest of the positions rest on the rules of the force you want to join. Is 19 still considered a minor in your state. Most of these records will are sealed at adult hood & won't go against you. Try to find someone  or write directly to the desired department & ask questions\nThe lockout is not as great as most people think\nIt is what you do from then on, education, effort, try getting involved with some community work. Keep your nose clean\nBetter to not even have a traffic ticket until apply
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18 years old, not convicted of a felony, not been in a mental institution, US resident, not addicted to narcotics.  there is a "yellow sheet" you fill out when making the purchase.  there are 11 questions pertaining to the above that you must answer.\n\na military rifle should be the same, as long as it is a semi-auto.
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If this is the case and there are records of these things, it is possible that you may not be eligible for military service.\n\nPrior drug used and the bipolar disorder, not the scars.  \n\n-  First off, is there a record of the drug use?  If not, the only way they will find out is if you tell them.  If you have had treatment for this, it is not likely they will find the records.  Be adivsed you will be tested for drugs. If you test positive after you are in, you will be treated like a criminal and discharged with a bad record.  So dont go there\n-  Bipolar disorder will disqualify you from military service if it results in a permanant 3 profile or they know about it before you enlist.  You might get in without them knowing.  However, if this problem manifests while you are on active duty you will have to be evaluated for continued active duty.  Likely you will have to meet a Medical Evalutation Board and then a Physical Evaluation Board.  If your problem is classified as EPT (existed prior to service) you will be discharged with no benefits.  Consider how bad this is and weather or not you can deal with the rigors of military service, dont put yourself in a no-win situation if it will be to much for you.