Dwi misdemeanor..

[Tonykay]

Hi my name is Tony and Im going to court on the 27th to plea to a dwi misdemeanor.. and on december Im going to the US NAVY, after i come back im planning to join the NYPD.. what are are my chances? Please Help.

[Sgt. Slaughter]

Changes of joining NYPD with a misdemeanor DWI conviction? Just as good as anyone else, I imagine. There's lots of time in your enlistment to get caught doing more dumb things. Don't be that guy. Do all your time honorably and prove to the NYPD that you learned from your mistake. Hell, you might even like the Navy and decide to make a career out of it. Try to take college classes while you're in. Get meritoriously promoted. In essence, do anything good you can do to try and offset the DUI charge. Only time and good hard work can swing things in your favor.

Kinda like the concept of "karma".

[retdetsgt]

Not knowing NY laws, is a misdemeanor DUI worse than any other kind there? We will overlook ONE conviction if it was over 5 years ago and everything else is exemplary.

[phantasm]

1 DWI, and then military will not be a permanent DQ from NYPD. Stay out of trouble, and maybe avoid alcohol altogether.

[Wanabe]

No one can give you a def. answer, Only time will tell and depending how your investigation and psych go you may be alright. Many people have been hired with DWI's on their record, but it will def. factor into the big picture. , Do you military time and see what happens.

WOrd of advice, take the NYPD exam before you go away. This will put you ahead of a lot of people when you come back. Good luck

[Tonykay]

Thanks, I really appreciate the replys. I guess only time could tell~ Ill do my best and give it a shot.. wish me luck!