I am 21 years old and wanting to join the Marines by feb. 1st 2009 or swear in. However, when I was 16 I was charged with theft in excess of $400. While the case was dismissed and sealed and I did not have to pay restitution, I was sentenced to 6 months of probation and community service, but it comes up on my juvenile record as a felony.
The recruiting office nearest my residence said they couldn't help me because the CO was really strict about that? But they told me to try in a different county just north of here. I just spoke with the recruiter from the office they referred me to and she told me that she doesn't know if the waiver would be approved but will complete a waiver package and help me out. My question is, if anyone has prior experience with a similar situation how it turned out. Also how long does it take for a waiver package to be approved or denied.
Thanks
The recruiting office nearest my residence said they couldn't help me because the CO was really strict about that? But they told me to try in a different county just north of here. I just spoke with the recruiter from the office they referred me to and she told me that she doesn't know if the waiver would be approved but will complete a waiver package and help me out. My question is, if anyone has prior experience with a similar situation how it turned out. Also how long does it take for a waiver package to be approved or denied.
Thanks