As some of you may have read in my introduction, my husband got arrested yesterday for desertion of the marines. He signed up in Jan. He went through boot camp with no problems, except a 2 week set back due to bilateral pneumonia. He graduated boot camp in May. He never went back, he had called his commanding officer BEFORE it was time for him to go back so he could get out. All the CO told him to do was to "Stand fast" What ever the f&^$ that means... my husband called him about four times and always got told the same thing "just stand fast." He called his recruiter to get tests done, they wouldn't give him the test. They kept trying to force him to go back (they would always have someone there to take him to the airport). And now, its 3 months later, and he is being arrested... what I really want to know is, how long do they usually sit at the local jail house (not that I mind, I mean he is close and I can visit him). He is going stir-crazy there. Calling me every chance he gets, crying his eyes out. He's 18, he was supposed to be starting his college classes tomorrow, he is such a great guy. He has never done anything really wrong. He is a goodygood. He doesnt do anything like smoke or do drugs. He always had a 3.2 GPA in high school. He is such a sweetheart and it kills me because he is to "soft" for jail. He calls me when he can, crying and asking me "Did you find out anything? Do you know when I will be out? How long is this gonna take?" and I never have answers for him. He says he has been crying himself to sleep. He just does not deserve this at all. This is the militarys fault in my opinion, because they go to high schools with these 17 year old boys and they make the military sound so impressive. They tell poorboys (like my husband) that they will pay for college. They will have all these benefits. Then they get to boot camp and scare the s*^& out of them...

I guess all I am trying to ask is... does anyone know about how long it takes to process in the local jail house. And then where he MAY go? And how long he MAY be sentenced? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Just need some encouragement. :help:

I dont know how long it will take but the military doesnt get into a big hurry. Do you know who his CO is? If so call him and call the legal office on his post or the post were the CO is. Bug them everyday until you get the answers you need. This process is very slow in the military. Keep your chin up for yourself and him.

No.. I don't know who is CO is or how to reach him at all.. I do know who is recruiter is and his phone number, but I don't think the recruiter would be able to help... he never helped my husband, why would he help me. I did find out that yesterday around one o'clock, the military police came and picked him up from the local jailhouse. I don't know where they took him or when I will hear from him again. The lady at the jail didn't know. She could only say that the military had him in custody. I'm going crazy waiting for news...:banghead:

If anyone would like to know.. I have a slight update and I didn't want to make another thread. I found out that he is a Camp Lejuene Brig in NC. Which is great. I didn't get to speak to him because I was working. My father spoke to him. He said he is doing okay there and they told him he may only be there a month. Which is so great! I am keeping my fingers crossed. :thumbsup:

hi sweetie,

don't worry. you'll be fine. my boyfriend was at the lejeune brig for over a year and a half, and i talk to him 4 times a week, so if you have specific questions about that brig, i can ask him. [he's now at the USDB in ft leavenworth, kansas, for a while longer.] everyone on this site is very helpful and will do anything they (we) can to help you and answer questions. hang in there!!

krista

I think that since he wasn't in very long, it won't go so hard for him. My son is awol too and plans to turn himself in, but has been in the army for a year and a half. I'm really worried about the consequences he'll have to face. I'll be praying for you and your husband, as well as my son. Stay strong for him, and gather a strong support group for yourself.
Antsy