Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Past domestic violence charge

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Hi

I am graduating from a 4 year university this summer and willing to join the OCS, but my only concern is my domestic violence record from 9 years ago... It was a misdemeanor charge and I already expunged the record. Do you think I have a chance or should I just forget about htis career? Pleasee advise me

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It all depends on if it comes up in your background check.  Even a misdemeanor conviction triggers the Lautenberg Amendment which prohibits possession and use of firearms by people convicted of domestic violence.  If your background check will show a conviction on these grounds you will be prohibited from joining the military.  

Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard

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