How can I join the Air Force with a minor marijuana possession charge?
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How can I join the Air Force with a minor marijuana possession charge?
I tried to get in touch with an air force recruiter this past week and I filled out a pre application work sheet. The sheet asked for any law violations that I have had in my past. I listed my past minor charge for possession of marijuana. I received an email back from the recruiter stating due to my charge I am disqualified from the air force. This was my first and only law violation and I have taken care of all legal consequences. Marijuana use has never been an issue for me I’ve just made a bad choice in the past and I dealt with the repressions.
Asked on July 25, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written and based upon my knowledge of requirements to get in this country's armed forces, your marijuana conviction will be an impediment to getting into this country's armed forces.
One possibility is to see what can be done to possibly get the conviction expunged and if so, would that assist in you getting into the armed forces. I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney about your matter for an expungement and a military recruiter to see if the expungement may assist in getting you accepted into this country's armed forces.
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