Expert: Aaron Shifferly - 4/27/2010

Question
I kinda have a feeling that my retruter is giving me the run-around because i have one battery and i had a felony but it was reduced and i have papers to prove it. He sent me to my old probation officer who i was assigned to sign some papers but she no longers works for probation but for pre-trail release. I have a GED and 30 college credits. I havent smoked pot in a year and i dont smoke or drink but sometimes i would have a black&mild once in a while.

Answer
The answer is you probably are, depending on what the charge you were convicted of.  If you had any family violence/spouse abuse you are automatically disqualified. Barring that you can apply for a moral waiver and entry into the military. Just realize that the waiver process can be long and difficult and there are only a limited number of them available per year.