Legal Question in Military Law in Massachusetts

Joining the navy.

I was denied service to the U.S. Navy because I had been arrested for possession of cocaine. This went to court and was dismissed case closed, all charges dropped. None of the drugs were mine, the car wasn't mine, this was established in court, that's why it ended the way it did.

The Navy denied me because, according to them, the arrest report didn't say I wasn't guilty. Of course the arrest report didn't say I wasn't guilty, it was filled out by the cop who arrested me. Shouldn't I be judged by the outcome of the case?


Asked on 6/09/09, 3:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: Joining the navy.

retain an attorney to challenge the denial of your application to the service as the court record controls. Good Luck!

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Answered on 6/09/09, 4:09 pm

Re: Joining the navy.

Get a copy of the "Docket Sheet" showing that the charges were dismissed. Bring it to your recruiter. the military is under no obligation to accept an applicant and will shy away from anyone they suspect has a drug problem (they don't mix well with guns and heavy machinery). if this is all that was on your record, then you can clear it up easily.

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Answered on 6/09/09, 4:50 pm


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