Daveyy
07-01-09, 04:35 PM
Please only respond with a real answer and please do not comment on why drugs are bad...so on and so forth....
I am in the process of deciding which path to take..Marines or Army. Well, the other day I received a ticket (i was not arrested) for, as stated on the ticket "possession on marijuana." It was a small amount and i am due for court july 28th. I live in New York (specifically Nassau County) and from what i have researched, the penalty for a first time offense is a civil citation and a $100 dollar fine, not even a misdemeanor. Would the Marines find out about this and if so would it disqualify me from enlisting?
I just spoke to an Army recruiter today, and I am speaking with a Marine recruiter soon. The Army recruiter told me i may or may not be able to join. I also read today that the Army instituted a new policy in which they will no longer be granting waivers for marijuana. Is this the same case with the Marines or are they more lenient? Army recruiter also told me that the Army has become much more selective in who they let join and from what he has seen the Marines are less picky. Is this true? Do i still have a chance for either branch of service?
Of course I am going to wait for court to be done with before trying to enlist.
I am in the process of deciding which path to take..Marines or Army. Well, the other day I received a ticket (i was not arrested) for, as stated on the ticket "possession on marijuana." It was a small amount and i am due for court july 28th. I live in New York (specifically Nassau County) and from what i have researched, the penalty for a first time offense is a civil citation and a $100 dollar fine, not even a misdemeanor. Would the Marines find out about this and if so would it disqualify me from enlisting?
I just spoke to an Army recruiter today, and I am speaking with a Marine recruiter soon. The Army recruiter told me i may or may not be able to join. I also read today that the Army instituted a new policy in which they will no longer be granting waivers for marijuana. Is this the same case with the Marines or are they more lenient? Army recruiter also told me that the Army has become much more selective in who they let join and from what he has seen the Marines are less picky. Is this true? Do i still have a chance for either branch of service?
Of course I am going to wait for court to be done with before trying to enlist.