contradickshon
purgatory
I feel like a dips**t here bringing this up, but here goes...
I am planning to resubmit my application for pilot and NFO with the navy (submitted last January). As it is I was charged with a DUI last may. I know, I know. BUT...
I think my application is strong though. All 9's on the ASTB with a 59 OAR; strong PRT; strong lor's: prior and current pilot, navy chaplain, senator; h.s./college mulitsport athlete, community service history, several leadership positions through h.s. and college, etc.
Furthermore, I was sitting in my parked car on a cell phone when I was contacted by the officer. The 'Potential' to control the vehicle landed me the charge. The motor vehicle division dismissed the charges on the basis that the arrest was a violation of 1st amendment rights consequently no sr-22, loss of license or driving record. As far as the criminal charges, the DA offered a deferred sentence which means a guilty plea with a 1 year probationary period after which the charges will be dropped pending no further trouble. I could take it to court with a strong cahnce at winning but my recruiter and lawyer both say "no"...take the deferred sentence.
If you have any advice at all, please help...should I take the deferred sentence? How should I handle this in order that the situation is best presented to the selection board? Am I just screwed?
Any help at all...thanks, guys.
I am planning to resubmit my application for pilot and NFO with the navy (submitted last January). As it is I was charged with a DUI last may. I know, I know. BUT...
I think my application is strong though. All 9's on the ASTB with a 59 OAR; strong PRT; strong lor's: prior and current pilot, navy chaplain, senator; h.s./college mulitsport athlete, community service history, several leadership positions through h.s. and college, etc.
Furthermore, I was sitting in my parked car on a cell phone when I was contacted by the officer. The 'Potential' to control the vehicle landed me the charge. The motor vehicle division dismissed the charges on the basis that the arrest was a violation of 1st amendment rights consequently no sr-22, loss of license or driving record. As far as the criminal charges, the DA offered a deferred sentence which means a guilty plea with a 1 year probationary period after which the charges will be dropped pending no further trouble. I could take it to court with a strong cahnce at winning but my recruiter and lawyer both say "no"...take the deferred sentence.
If you have any advice at all, please help...should I take the deferred sentence? How should I handle this in order that the situation is best presented to the selection board? Am I just screwed?
Any help at all...thanks, guys.