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Can a convicted felon join the mililtary?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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It's POSSIBLE but you would have to speak frankly to the recruiter about it. POSSIBLY, if it was a non-violent felony but only by disclosing the whole story will you be able to find out. DO NOT try to hide it. Recruiters are able (and WILL) check your criminal history record.

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YES ... A person can get a court to seal and expunge your record but, this will not come easily nor is it a given that the courts will accept your request ... If your felony crime was not one of valences you'll have a better cases for the courts to accept ...

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Additional: Expunging your record (if you are even eligible for the opportunity) only seals your record from scrutiny by the general public. Some offenses are never expungable.

Government agencies (including the military), law enforcement, the courts, and those organizations authorized to conduct background checks for the issuance of security clearances will always have access to your true record.

Your best bet is to speak frankly with your recruiter. If the offense was not a crime of violence it MIGHT be possible for them to waive the offense.

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