Expert: Howard Lorenz - 4/16/2009

Question
A few years ago I almost joined the Air force.  They really wanted me.  I decided to wait and ended up getting in trouble with the law.  I have 2 Class A Misdemeanors for Robbery.  They happened at the same time in 2006.  Have I lost my chances with the Air force?  I have not gotten in trouble since.  I finished probation.  I have a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science.  Minor in Physics.  I have other Computer certifications.  I want to do something with Computers.  I did not join before because I had to pick 5 jobs and I would get one of them.  I wanted to try Computer Programming.  I had to take this test and didn't score high enough.  I made sure I filled out every question thus guessing at a lot at the end.  Later I found out you are not supposed to finish and the ones you don't answer don't count against you.  So I could of done a lot better.  Maybe if i took it again I could be a Computer Programmer for the Air Force.  Basically now I just want to join and do anything with computers for the military.  I am smart and I want the disipline, structure, and confidence the military can offer.  Am I too late?  Have I screwed up and blown my chances with the military?

Answer
This one is a really stick situation. Because in certain parts of the country Robbery is considered a Felony. This will have to be determined by the local laws and policies and how the Air Force observes the charge. My best advise that I can tell you is to start talking to the services to see where you stand.. The one thing that you have in your favor is the fact that you cleaned up your act and got education!!

So go see what they all say... You already know what the worst answer is..

H