Legal Question in Military Law in North Carolina

Upgrade Military Discharge

I am a former Marine. I did almost 3 of my four years. I was a machine gunner that did a combat tour over seas. I was a great Marine. High PFT, sharpshooter, Marine Corps Institute Classes, etc. Never had any councils or NJPs. I was discharged with ''personality disorder'' due to family issues that I could not take care of being hundred miles away. After being discharged, I took care of all my problems. I know my military career is over but I would like to try to become a NC State High Way Patrol Officer. I have been to seminars and took classes. Unfortunately I cannot even try out unless I have a FULLY honorable, NOT GENERAL UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS. I tried with every other police department around a 30 mile radius of my house. No one will take me. Understandable. I have been discharged for almost 1 year. Since then I have no gotten in any trouble and I have been writing back and forth waiting for a letter from my congressman. He sent me the info I needed and is in the process of writing me a commendation letter. I will also include letters from friends, my corpman from the marines, and my family. I do not think I deserve the same discharge as drug pops and UA's.

Any ideas to make this go smoothly?

Any ?'s


Asked on 9/24/08, 8:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Patrick Tracy Patrick J. Tracy, Esq, P.E.,

Re: Upgrade Military Discharge

I suggest that you get professional help to assist you with the preparation of the application and the required statement. Around Fort Bragg there are many attorneys and military organizations such as DAV and PVA who can assist you with the exercise. I would like to tell you that the chance of upgrade is less than 25% based on my experience as an attorney.

You may have a waiting period of up to 1 year to get their response. Good Luck!

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Answered on 9/25/08, 4:45 am


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