Q. Can the military waive a felony?
A felony waiver is special permission granted to a United States military recruit with a felony on their criminal record. Former US Representative Henry Waxman of California served as chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Q. What felonies will the army waive?
Some crimes make it impossible for felons to join the Army, for example:
- Assault with a dangerous weapon, including spousal abuse.
- Breaking and entry.
- Statutory rape.
- More than one incident of driving drunk.
- Credit-card fraud.
- Kidnapping, including parental kidnapping of a child.
- Rape.
Q. How hard is it to get a military waiver?
Waivers for entrance into the military are available, but they are not easy to obtain. There is a long list of reasons why the military may disqualify a potential recruit: illegal activity, medical conditions, minimum height, and even age.
Q. Can a felon work for the FBI?
A position with a federal agency such as the FBI has very stringent requirements to qualify in any capacity. You cannot be employed by the FBI if you have been convicted of a felony or have used drugs in a manner that goes against the Employment Drug Policy. You must also pass a drug test administered by the FBI.
Q. When did the Army start waiving felons from the military?
The Army and the Marine Corps did this back in 2008 with the Army granting 511 felony waivers, which was up by nearly double from the year before. The Marines also offered 350 waivers.
Q. Can a misdemeanor be waived in the Army?
Offenses which may be waived Include minor traffic violations and misdemeanors. Any conviction or adverse disposition for what the Army considers a felony requires a waiver. Again, the Army has its own list of what it considers to be a serious offense.
Q. Can a felon serve in the US Army?
Well, you have chances of getting enlisted into any of the US military branches, but some accept felons more readily than others. All military branches consider felony as a disqualification, but they do make some exceptions. In recent years, it appears that the US Army has issued more waivers when we talk about percentages.
Q. Are there any waivers for joining the military?
Sometimes, the military will grant waivers for more serious crimes, such as assault, burglary and drug possession. The Army and the Marine Corps did this back in 2008 with the Army granting 511 felony waivers, which was up by nearly double from the year before.
