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147 Responses to “Major Misconduct”
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I was convicted of a felony 10 years ago when i was 18, i was young a stupid! i had 6 months of probation and Since then i have not been in trouble. what are my odds of being able to enlist ?
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I passed the ASVAB with a 39 AFQT score and my question is that am I eligible for a waiver? When I was 18 was charged but never convicted of Unlawfully Sexaul intercourse. I was 18 and she was 15 at the time. I was placed on a 18 month diversionary period which I completed. Unpon completion of that the case was dismissed by the judge.
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ok i read the link…i was arrested for selling pot 10 years ago…the judge reduced it to pos.of marijuana…i did probation and imoved on with my life…i was stupid but i did it and i cant change it….but what i can change is the future and i want theopportunity to serve my country now and make up for the stupid childish things i did. i believe i am a fine citizen and desearve this. can i join?
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Convicted of Burglary felony at 18. Now 42 and received full pardon in 1994. I have been on several fire departments and an officer with the US navy’s youth program. However, I am now considering joining the USCGAUX. With documentation on the pardon, should I be able to join?
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I was charged with larceny by employee when I was 18 I’m 24 now it was a dumb thing but it was considered a felony in that particular state it was 238 dollars I wasn’t convicted but did serve community service and was put on probation until I completed the community. Service. I finished this years ago , that’s the only thing on my rap sheet ever
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when i was 20,i got arrest for burglary, but release the next day, didn’t know i had court date, so 3 year later there a warrant for my arrest, i surrender myself in court. got a public defender and plead not quilty, and case was dismissed. can i get a wavier for this matter?
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Hi im currently being wanted for burglary but im in a different country at this time is there anyway i would be eligible to join the navy without being arrested at the airport when i arrive to U.S.A?
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HI,
When I was 17 I was charged as a juvenile of sexual misconduct is there any way I can join any branch of the military?
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Its a misdemeanor in the state of Alabama.
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Thanks for your quick reply and help but I have one more question
Does that mean they will have to prove that it really is a misdemeanor, and can the military classify it as a felony even if it is a misdemeanor?
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I spoke with a recruiter and was denied because they said its a felony and it can’t be waved is he blowing smoke?…and how to I contact the navy recruiting legal?
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I went and spoke with a national guard recruiter without any court papers he asked if I had any criminal history I told him yes a sexual misconduct misdemeanor he showed me there enlistment standards and. “He”said it was classified as felony but sexual misconduct was not on the list just sexual abuse and sexual assualt but sexual misconduct wasn’t on there and said because the military is a federal business that state classification doesnt matter
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What if the charge is not listed in the waiver charts how would the recruiter handled that. And the charge sentence does not exceed a year it is a misdemeanor and is under one year
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so it will be handled as a misdemeanor?
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I have been back and forth with my recruiter a few times these last few months trying to get a waiver processed. I have been denied three or four times.
Basically, I was drunk walking home from a bar and passed out in someone’s backyard. I was originally charged with burglary but the charge was dismissed and was instead convicted of a misdemeanor for trespassing which was reduced to an infraction upon completion of community service and probation.
I have provided letters from myself, my attorney, and a few from the District Attorney explaining the process. The DA’s office went through the trouble of amending court minutes that were causing confusion. I am having the charges expunged hopefully by years’s end. I am also a college graduate and scored well on the ASVAB.
My question is this: is there anything else I can provide the Navy that might help me receive a waiver? Would a letter from a congressman help?
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Hi. I was charged with armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery at 17 years old, but i summoned to court, never been arrested. now 23. recieved a continuance without a finding. are there any branches of the military still open to me if not the navy?
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1. Arrested for “Breaking and Entering 3rd” and “Possesion of forged Instrument” (both felonies) as a juvenille, and the charges were lessened to misdemeanors of criminal tresspassing and theft of property.
2. Does the Department of Navy consider original arrest report (felony) or the ruling (misdemeanor)?
3. If by “Felony”, when do you think the moratorium for felony waivers will be changed?
And, if so, are there any ways to utilize means to obtian such waivers?
- Such as: 95 (or higher) on ASVAB
- Competitive PHYSICAL FITNESS
- An Associate Degree of Engineering Science
Thank you for you time,
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Thank you for responding to the previous question.
Could you offer information concerning this subject?
How would the change of the Defense Budget effect the Department of Navy’s recruiting process, pertaining to such waivers (or moral waivers in general)?
And, would you happen to have an idea about when the best time to enlist for people who need moral waivers?
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Tomorrow I will be charged for a misdemeanor robbery it was a beer run will I be able to enlist
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Hi, I’m trying to enter the Navy ODS program. I’m going to graduate with my BSN in 6 months and I always wanted to work for the Navy. I have a record for minor in possession of alcohol and a failure to id (I told the constable I was 21). I don’t have any prior charges, this was my first arrest. One of them was dismissed right away (failure to id) and the other one (MIP) I finished the adjudification for. Is it going to be possible for me to get into the ODS program?
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Quick question, when i was 13 i got 2 felonies for graffitti all i had gotten was probabtion for 3 or 4 months i tried getting a waiver for the army but the lady told the recruiter they coulnt take me at this time is there another way i can get a waiver if i get like the judge to lower it or expunge it or any other branch would probably accept me
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ok an would u happen to know what the other branches requirements are
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Going to be completely honest here I was in the airforce made it less than three weeks spoke with an army recruter he ran my red report and spoke with a commander they said I would be able to re enlist then he asked me about my recent background I told him I got a owi in 1999 when I got back and then got another in 05 so he walked me over to the navy recruiter they said I should be able to get a waver for both the only problem is the one in 05 my lawyer fought for the past 5 yrs back and forth I finally had to plea to it I did everything but still owe money unsupervised probation is up but now I got to go back in Feb for the in paid bills I’m just trying to fix what I screwed 12 yrs ago and bring some pride to my self what are my chances for a waver now
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Hi, my name is Jonas.. I’m 26 I’ve been wanting to enlist in the Navy for some years now.. I was unable to do so, because of my probation restrictions. In 2005 I was charged with a conspiracy to committee robbery 3rd or 4th degree.. low class felony, still none the less felony… In 2009 I was arrested for DWI, charges dropped following court orders… I have been done with probation sense January 2010, with no more arrest.. I did get a ticket for running a stop sign.. Totally my fault.. and sense the DWI I have consumed little to no Alcohol… I am now ready to enlist and need to know specifically what steps to take.. as well as what jobs would be offered for me.. and when they will be excepting waivers if and when I need one… Thank you…
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Understood thank you.. do you know when they will be considering again, and what jobs would I be eligible for
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Thank you for you’re time.. just one more question hopefully the last.. hypothetically speaking if or when the economy gets better. You said I’d have a difficult time getting in.. I’m assuming it is possible correct? And again please if you don’t mind my steps of action at this point
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What would have a mitigating effect on a major misconduct violation? I posted a few months back and my plan is to reapply next year for the SEALs. Part of that plan includes volunteer service, gathering more letters of recommendation, and expunging my record and correcting some mistakes in the court minutes. Would this help?
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Sir, when I was 17 I was charged with 3 Vandalism Charges all in the same day. I have not gotten any tickets since then when I was a juvenile.Will this effect my entrance into the USMC?
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Sir, the three Tickets were all considered misdemeanors by the WC police department.
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Thank you for all of this very useful information. I have been planning on applying to a Reserve Officer program, but wonder if I am qualified because of some trouble I got into when I was much younger.
1. In 1997, when I was 20 years old, I was charged with a class D felony (attempted forgery 2nd degree) but the charge was disposed of as a non-criminal violation and a fee (disorderly conduct).
2. In 1995, when I was 18, I was charged with larceny over $250; in that state it was considered a felony. I served community service and the charge was dismissed.
From reading your posts, it seems that these charges may require a waiver by the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, thus making me unqualified (at least for the time being). Is this correct?
Would the community service (not compelled by any court), education (a Masters degree in international relations, and I am currently a PhD candidate), a top-tier ASVAB, and languages (I speak 3, including Arabic) make a difference?
Thanks again.
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25 now. I was arrested for burglary 3rd degree when i was 17. Since then, I have gotten an expungement 3 certifications and I am 20 credit hours from receiving my my degree. Is there any hope of joining the Navy?
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I wanted to know if I was wrongly arrested for a strong arm robbery , I was never convicted , they put me on this ARD program that would get my record expunged …but I never did the crime I was charged of do you think I can still enlist
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Hi, I did not see minor consumption on the list anywhere, would that be considered misconduct or a non traffic violation
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Hi,
I am currently enlisted and have been in the National Guard for the past four years. I am finishing college this quarter and am wondering if I will be able to commission with a juvenile record. My record consists of a theft in the 3rd degree which is a misdemeanor and taking a vehicle w/o permission which is a class 3 felony. Both convictions were vacated upon successful completion of a diversion program and I do have the option of having the records destroyed. Will I need to re-submit waivers to attempt to commission into the officer corps? I also already have a secret clearance, as my MOS requires it.
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I have a felony for burglary went i was 16 i did Probation and I havent done anything else ever since i have my GED and no college credits and im studing for the asvab im working out and im clearing a small tatoo in my lower neck do I have a chanse or Im just wasting my time?
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Would I be able to join the Navy if I had a DUI conviction and a resisting arrest charge on my record? The resisting arrest was dropped after a period of time so I am under the assumption that the Navy would consider it a guilty and would require a waiver?
Also if a waiver could be granted would it be wise to give my recruiter a reference letter to gie to waiver authorities?
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Does the Navy ever take the final disposition of a case into consideration during the waiver process?
I was charged with a felony but the case was resolved as a non-criminal trespassing violation. The district attorney has written a letter stating that the original charges should have never been filed but the Navy is still classifying it as a Major Misconduct.
I understand the Navy needs to cut the size of the fleet but it hurts to be rejected for something you did not do.
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“Major Misconducts are not just felony charges” Do I understand this statement correctly? Can someone be charged with a misdemeanor and still be classified as a major misconduct?
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That is unfortunate but understandable. This process has been so confusing for me. I still don’t know how the Navy is concluding that I had criminal intent but I guess everything happens for a reason.
If this moratorium does not end by the time I am 28 (26 now) does the Navy allow for age waivers in conjunction with the Major Misconduct? Provided the rest of the application has no issues.
Thank you again for putting this blog together Sir. It is good to have someone to talk to about this.
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Hello. What about a case (felony) that is currently being investigated? I maintain my innocence but that is thethe quesrion. The investigation has been on-going for four years and I have not been charged with anything, was never arrested when the investigation began or anytime since, and haven’t heard any status regarding the investigation for four years:
1. Would I have to disclose?
2. Is it disqualifying?
3. If my girlfriend (cohabitant) is joining could this DQ her enlistment?Thanks in advance!
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An arrest was never made. I was called in for voluntary questioning, cooperated, and the investigation has been on-going ever since. No charges have been brought against me, and I have not heard anything from the prosecution at all, and have heard nothing from the detective in four years nearly to the day.
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Thank you for the response, I really appreciate it. I was thinking the same and thought I would look for a second opinion from an expert.
I wrote a research paper in my Master’s program on an extremely taboo subject. The research is the problem, causing the launch of an investigation by the DHS who turned it over to local authorities.. My research was professional and academic and I have witnesses and a paper trail. The statute is 3 years; however, other conditions do apply and I believe that is why this case is still under investigation.
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Thank you, I’ll be glad when this mess is over. And I received a 100%
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Hi, i have a son that is 17 now but when he was 15 he was charged with a TT (terrorist threat )he got into a fight with friend over a girl and told the boy he would kill him does this disqualify him from enlisting? If so what can we do?? This is his dream
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Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. How can i find out when they are taking waivers for that again?
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I was charge with a sex office when i was 13 its a felony. Im 25 now and never been in any more trouble sceens then besidss some small travic violations that have all been taking care of. Is there anyway i can get in the navy or any branch or anything i can do to better my chances?
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A question, does any of this sound eligible for a waiver? Just over a year ago I was summonsed to court for theft by possession of stolen property class C felony due to the equipment original price over $1000.00. After a long court battle I settled with a lesser charge if class e misdemeanor valued under $500.00 to be dismissed after community service. I finished my service very early and my case was dismissed. I recently tried to gain entrance in the army casping as e4 from 7 years experience as a paramedic, I was denied entrance after attempting for a waiver due to new army regs. Being unwaiverable for 24 months, my background check came up with no record of any issues although I was honest with my one mishap and haveI never had any legal mishap before then or after. Would this be waiverable in the US Navy?
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hi I threw two pencils at my teacher wen I was 16 and they hit him in the stomach. he pressed charges and I was convicted with a class 6 misdemeanor aggr assault. I talked to the recruiter and he said it would have to go to the commanding officer then it had to go to legal. now they have to process the waiver as a felony and it has to go to the admiral. this is the only thing ever on my record. how good are my chances.
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how good are my chances of getting a waiver. I threw a pencil when I was sixteen at my teAchers chest and he pressed charges. I got an aggr assault. I told the recruiter and he made a waiver. it went to the commanding officer and he signed it. then it went to law. they said it has to be resent as a felony waiver instead of the highest misdemeanor waiver. now it has to go to the admiral
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you think they will take into consideration that I finished highschool early went to college and never got in any trouble since? also that it was just a pencil out of all things that I flicked. I told him I overreacted to the whole situaton and I’m sorry. I also scored an 87 on the Asvab. does that help?. thanks I’m just so nervous because all my family says it doesn’t look good and make a back up plan
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Hello,I wanted to know if there is a waiver for an expunged record. I served about 3 months and paid fines and fees and so far I am clear and it’s been 7 years.
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I was charged with burglary at the age of 16 I’m 18 now when charged It was supervisory cautioned I didn’t have to pay any fines or do community service or do probation I never even seen a judge my recruiter is currently working on a waiver form for me and will send it up on monday I really want to join the navy I strongly believe it will better my situation and keep me out of trouble is there anything I could possibly do to be accepted in?
P.S. I went through meps and signed my contract my finger prints came back and my charge came up I was told I was given a warning after the charge so I didn’t think it was on my record until it came up but my recruiter was well informed about the entire situation prior to me going to meps
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Thank you I really appreciate it it lessens some of the worry and yea I realize that now that I should have said sumthin but I thought it was a warning n nothing more but since my recruiter is Doin the waiver I’m gonna get recommendation letters from my old teachers n hopefully that along with the rest of the paperwork helps
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Approximately 4 years ago I was arrested for racing on a highway (class b misdemeanor) and unlawful carry of a weapon (class a misdemeanor). As part of my plea agreement, the class b was dropped and the class a was dropped upon completion of deferred adjudication (in other words, convicted). Assuming I’m otherwise well qualified, would this stop me from pursuing a Navy special warfare career?
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Hello , I am interested in joing the Army National Guard , I have a Possession of marijuana charge on my record from 2010 in witch the charge was put on to a stet , the stet has been closed as of this year so my question is would I need a good moral waiver to enlist ?
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hi in the year 2008 i was charged with asult with a deadly wepon (felony) and vandlism (mistamenor im am now a senior in high school im going to turn 18 i havent been introuble since.i want to join the navy or the airforce
i live in san diego and i went to pick up my juevenil record and it actualys say that i dont have a record
it just says i had a closed casa with juvenili probation deparment
i never went to court, or hand cuffed or even got fingered printed
is it possible i can get a waiver?
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also i got 6 months of un supervise probation.i had to complete a classs that was just a couplle of hours
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Sir,
I recently requested my rap sheet from the DOJ of California and found that it incorrectly contains a conviction for a felony offense. It also lists an FBI number, which I assume indicates that I am in some database with them as well.
I have the necessary documentation to correct these inaccuracies but which records should I focus on correcting first in order to get into the Navy? What records does the Navy check in the background screening?
I’m 24 years old i got in trouble when i was 17 years old with the law. I went to court all charges were dismissed except two of them, they were conspiracy and false information. i received one year of probation and i had to finish high school which i did. I pass the ASVAB and took my physical at MEPS but my question is do i have to tell my recruiter that i have my juvenile record expunged and all charges were a misdemeanor? would they accept me in the military?