Can I join the military with an old juvenile record?
I got a ticket at 16 for having a blunt. I didn’t get arrested or go to court, just paid a fine, but I think it’s still on my juvenile record as a misdemeanor. When I was 15, I also caught a burglary charge after me and some friends went into a house people were moving out of. Nobody got hurt, no weapons were involved, and I wasn’t caught there, just identified from camera footage. I was arrested later, put on probation, and completed everything required. I’m 30 now, finished high school, stayed out of trouble since then, and have several trade certifications including my Class A CDL with endorsements and NCCCO crane certifications. I’m wondering if I still have a chance to enlist in the Navy.
Have my reasons for enlisting if I do qualify and it’s not for money. So before you ask why I’m joining with everything I have going on I won’t bother replying… Just want simple responses regarding my chances with waivers if needed.