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Do I have to get a drug crime expunged to join the military? Why?
Asked on Apr 24th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Georgia
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I was arrested for drug possession about 8 months ago but have been sober ever since and completed a residential treatment program. I cleared all the charges and paid all the fees. Should I try to get those past issues expunged if I want to join the military? Is it worth the money or are they going to find out anyway?
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Expungement probably won't help. Probably need a certificate of rehabilitation. Talk to a recruiter. Also, most possession crimes have been reduced to misdemeanors.
Answered on Apr 27th, 2015 at 7:42 AM
absolutely worth it. If it was a misdemeanor, you need to have successfully completed the entire term of probation, have nothing criminal pending, and not be on probation for any other offense(s). Contact a lawyer to file the petition for expungement on your behalf.
Answered on Apr 27th, 2015 at 7:42 AM
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If you plead guilty / got probation on the case, then you cannot expunge it. Expunction is on for cases that were dismissed or for which you were found not guilty. If it is a case for which you got deferred adjudication probation, then you can probably seal it (nondisclosure) but the military will still be able to see it.
Answered on Apr 27th, 2015 at 7:32 AM