After being charged with DUI, what will happen in court if I tell them I'm joining the military?

2018-07-07T06:42:32-04:00

I just recently talked to a recruiter about enlisting signed over my rights did my fingerprints but I got a will happen in court if I tell them I’m joining? I already talked to my recruiter she said said don’t stress when it’s finished I could continue dui and have a court date soon what will happen in court if I tell them I’m joining? I already talked to my recruiter she said said don’t stress when it’s finished I could continue

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Jul 7 at 2018 2:17 PM

2018-07-07T14:17:10-04:00

Honestly, if I were your recruiter, I wouldn't take you. If you were busted for a DUI while active duty, you would have been charged by civilian law and the UCMJ. It's nothing to take lightly.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 7 at 2018 10:15 PM

2018-07-07T22:15:50-04:00

It may blow up in your face- the day of Patriotic folks setting on the bench are seeming rare today.

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made Jul 11 at 2018 12:15 AM

2018-07-11T00:15:23-04:00

It probably will help but remember this - if you get of lightly - NEVER get another DUI or it will destroy your life.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Jul 11 at 2018 11:12 AM

2018-07-11T11:12:29-04:00

What do you mean "signed over your rights?"

We can't predict what a random judge will or won't do. Every judge is different. I don't think your plan to join the military should have any bearing on a DUI charge in my opinion. I'm also surprised they would let you in with a DUI when they've been hammering down on those.

Also a DUI is not a "mistake." It's a choice. A mistake is forgetting to pick up your dry cleaning or making a typo. Choosing to drive while intoxicated is not a mistake - and yes it is very serious. That is how my uncle died two weeks after he graduated high school - and four of his friends with him. Some punk ass 16 year old drunk driving. I never met my uncle because of that kid's foolish choice. My mom lost a brother, my grandpa lost a son five months after losing his wife to cancer. So it's not a mistake.

Response by Iman Miles made Jul 11 at 2018 10:07 PM

2018-07-11T22:07:58-04:00

also I need your bashing comments about my dui I know what I’ve done I know how serious it is won’t try to justify that I get enough crap about I made huge mistake I’m ready to face whatever is come if not the army I still have other certifications to continue another career

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Jul 13 at 2018 9:55 AM

2018-07-13T09:55:34-04:00

My sister was killed in an head-on collision by a drunk ,drugged, driver 22March 2016...The other female has used every legal loophole to stay out of prison...we will see come August 2018.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Jul 13 at 2018 9:57 AM

2018-07-13T09:57:35-04:00

Sorry, when it comes to a DUI, I tend not to be very nice.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Jul 16 at 2018 8:29 AM

2018-07-16T08:29:17-04:00

I'm unsure what anyone on this site can do for you because saying you want to join the service will be small coin to most judges.
MAYBE if you signed the enlistment papers and took the Oath of Enlistment with the recruitment officer - while standing in front of the judge.
THEN he might drop the charges. After you enlist. After the Judge agrees.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Nov 29 at 2018 10:25 AM

2018-11-29T10:25:41-05:00

Okay, I'm joining this conversation late but hopefully, nothing happens. Playing the "I'm joining the military" card to try and get out of any sort of issue speaks of your personal ethics. I hope the recruiter took that contact sheet and feed it to the trash can monster. Don't just think to volunteer your time to the military will get you out of anything. If anything, it will hold you to a higher standard.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Nov 29 at 2018 3:57 PM

2018-11-29T15:57:55-05:00

I would seriously consider what led you to getting this DUI. Chances are it was a LACK OF DISCIPLINE. Now you are talking about what you can say to a person in authority to GET A FREE PASS. Do you belong in the military with this philosophy? Chances are NO.

Response by SrA John Monette made Nov 29 at 2018 4:00 PM

2018-11-29T16:00:24-05:00

how did you "sign over your rights"? Does your recruiter now hold a power of attorney for you? better yet, WHY did you sign over your rights? Iman Miles

Response by SrA John Monette made Nov 29 at 2018 9:23 PM

2018-11-29T21:23:47-05:00

by the way, who did you sign your rights over to?

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Nov 29 at 2018 9:34 PM

2018-11-29T21:34:35-05:00

Get a lawyer and he might get it dropped or reduced. Plan on paying at least $1500.00. Never face a judge without a lawyer for any offense.

Response by Iman Miles made Nov 30 at 2018 12:03 AM

2018-11-30T00:03:24-05:00

UPDATE: No longer charged with a dui no more advice or smart ass comments needed thank you all some of you were really helpful and gave me some tough love I needed for being irresponsible and some were jackasses I’m ready to move on with this whole thing so I can continue my medication because this was a horrible thing to go through thank you all again

Response by Cpl Mischa Brady made Feb 2 at 2019 1:07 PM

2019-02-02T13:07:15-05:00

If it’s a first time offense they may give you a withheld judgement but it depends on what the judge says it’s his call.