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I had a 4th degree domestic violence charge from when I was 19. It was a deferred sentencing I paid a fine and took a half hour class called a "domestic violence impact panel" where an old lady told us how bad (duh) it was to hit your spouse/girlfriend etc. and had 1.5 years of probation.
My recruiter says that if I restore my 2nd amendment rights and have my charge vacated, I can enlist. This is the ONLY thing I've got going against me.
My question is A: Is my recruiter correct? Under what circumstances is he correct? (IE, are there any details I left out that change things)and are there any other ways besides vacating my charge to get past this?
P.S. I hate Frank Lautenberg.
Sorry late answering I was away for military training.
there is no exception to you getting in, there is no way you can join the service with a domestic violence unless it was found not guilty, that is the only way.
sorry, there is no future for you in the military.
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John L
Expertise
I am a National Guard recruiter , been doing it for seven years and am a subject matter expert on qualifications for National Guard and I keep up to date on Regular Army regs and programs. I was in the Navy for 4 years and have 13 years in the Guard. I will not sugar coat my answers to you. They are usually short and to the point. If you need more in depth, ask me. Because each situation is different, alot of times you need to actually talk to a recruiter and let them evaluate your situation in person, by looking at your documents, issues etc. If I suggest this, it would be in your best interest to do so. Finally...thank you for your interest in serving this great nation of ours. Very few people can actually make the cut to serve let alone choose to do so. So thank you for wanting to and hopefully you will get a chance. Whatever branch you choose, thank you and good luck.
Experience
13 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 7 years recruiting. I have been a platoon sergeant and squad leader. Mentor to new recruiters and recruits.
Education/Credentials
Recruiters course and advanced courses in recruiting
Awards and Honors
Top recruiter in district for FY 2008. Nominated for recruiter of the year for 2010.
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