Can a Reservist or Guardsman be discharged for committing a misdemeanor or felony off duty that has nothing to do with the military?

the farther you go up in rank even the misdemeanors can affect your career

You right but being a police officer I learned that anyone can be charged (committed) with a crime but being guilty is another thing!

SGT Eric Davis - and yes you are right, but once convicted the seriousness of the crime is considered along with TIS, TIG and rank, obviously felonies are a done deal, but misdemeanors are the grey area again depending on TIS and rank, and the type of crime, if you are senior then your judgement comes into call, if you are junior then its a question of salvation and rehabilitation, it comes down to what is the best interest of the millitary

MSG (Join to see) you right and I understand all that but I was only referring to the initial question about “committing” the crime.

Sir, I don't know, but it's probably not good...it was a neighbor of mine. I do know he's in the Guard. I asked the question, so I'll know. Thanks, Sir.

SFC Christopher Taggart - there is the issue of self reporting responsibility in AR600-20 for certain ranks. Is he senior?

Remember being charge doesn’t always mean bring guilty.

LTC Jason Mackay - reserves reported myself to my CO and BN was allowed to retire, for a misdemeanor non violent, just bad judgement on my part, as I saw it, it was an integrity issue and command agreed but I also reported it myself and hid nothing