<p>I am 99% sure of the legal stance…</p>
<p>USNA Admissions cannot undertake the belief or presume that he is guilty of rape. If charges have been dropped, regardless of prejudice or without prejudice, the kid is not guilty. To assume that just because charges were once preferred that he is therefore guilty is a violation of his constitutional rights, protected by the due process clause.</p>
<p>However, if the Academy asks to list any incidents relating to charges that were preferred, the Academy could look into his character with respect to underage drinking. From what I have heard, prior applicants, who have drunk underage and been reviewed by the Admission’s Character Review Board, have been admitted. But once again, no review on whether he committed rape is permissible, since the military has no jurisdiction and the charges were dropped. The Academy can only assume its consensual.</p>
<p>Of note, if you heard substantiated reports of underage drinking at a possible party, this could be enough evidence to justify probable cause, should they (via yourself) want to investigate this.</p>
<p>If your facts are correct, it sounds like a lapse in good judgment among the parents (and kid).</p>