In December 2023, my son was punched by my ex’s husband, and it required 7 stitches. The guy was arrested, and we’ve already been to court three times. Now the DA says he’s joined active duty military and is deploying soon, so the case is paused. How is that even possible? He has a criminal record with multiple felonies and pending charges. Could his lawyer have lied to the court about his military status? How do I figure out if this is true?
Wow, that sounds so frustrating. I didn’t think the military would let someone with a record like that in. Did the DA explain how it works?
Wyatt said:
Wow, that sounds so frustrating. I didn’t think the military would let someone with a record like that in. Did the DA explain how it works?
Not really… they just said he joined and that’s why the court’s pausing things. I don’t get it. 
Wyatt said:
Wow, that sounds so frustrating. I didn’t think the military would let someone with a record like that in. Did the DA explain how it works?
The military can give waivers for stuff like that. It’s rare but not impossible. Still, with that many felonies? 
Wyatt said:
Wow, that sounds so frustrating. I didn’t think the military would let someone with a record like that in. Did the DA explain how it works?
@GHI Wait, what’s a waiver? Like they just overlook the record?
Wyatt said:
Wow, that sounds so frustrating. I didn’t think the military would let someone with a record like that in. Did the DA explain how it works?
Basically, yeah. They can approve exceptions for people who’d normally be disqualified. It’s usually for special cases.
Have you tried confirming his military status? There’s a website for that: SCRA.
Parker said:
Have you tried confirming his military status? There’s a website for that: SCRA.
Thanks, I’ll check it out. Do I need anything specific to look him up?
Parker said:
Have you tried confirming his military status? There’s a website for that: SCRA.
Yeah, you need his full name and probably his birthdate. Might need an account too.
If you think the lawyer’s lying, can you file a complaint or ask the court for proof? They’d need orders or ID, right?
Lane said:
If you think the lawyer’s lying, can you file a complaint or ask the court for proof? They’d need orders or ID, right?
Good point. The court must’ve seen something. Maybe I should ask my son’s lawyer to file a request.
Wait, you said you’ve seen him at home during visits? That’s super weird if he’s supposed to be deploying. 
Gray said:
Wait, you said you’ve seen him at home during visits? That’s super weird if he’s supposed to be deploying.
Exactly! I don’t get how he’s in two places at once. Something doesn’t add up.
Just curious—did the court really stop everything just because he’s deploying? Couldn’t they deal with it before he leaves?
Drew said:
Just curious—did the court really stop everything just because he’s deploying? Couldn’t they deal with it before he leaves?
They said they’d pick it back up later. I think the deployment made them push it back, but IDK why it couldn’t be handled sooner.
Drew said:
Just curious—did the court really stop everything just because he’s deploying? Couldn’t they deal with it before he leaves?
Sounds like a stalling tactic by his lawyer, honestly. Maybe check what documents they submitted to delay it.