For Military Personnel
The Uniform Code of Military Justice has undergone multiple changes over the past sixteen years. However, the most drastic took effect December 28, 2023. Lawyers in the newly established Office of the Special Trial Counsel now have the control in deciding whether...
The decision to join the military means making a multi-year commitment in most cases. People give up their right to outside employment or even to control their schedule. The military tells them where they live and when they work. Most active-duty servicemembers...
The Military has a unique process for managing criminal cases. When a member of the Armed Forces is charged with a serious crime, that individual must undergo a process in military court. In brief, a Brigade Level Commander orders an Article 32 preliminary hearing...
The United States military is a drug-free employer. This means that even in states where marijuana or CPD is decriminalized, members of the military can face disciplinary action if they have a positive result on a drug test. There are even stricter penalties possible...
As a military servicemember, you are subject to very strict rules that apply to you on duty and off duty. While the same federal and state laws that apply to all civilians and service members, service members must also to abide by the Uniform Code of Military Justice...
If the police have reasonable suspicion that you have committed a crime, they may investigate the case before obtaining an arrest warrant against you. Because you are just under investigation does not mean that you do not need the help of experienced attorney. Some...
Many people think that all drunk driving charges will be heard in a state court, and that is where most drunk driving cases are resolved. However, when a person is stopped for drunk driving on federal property, such as Fort Bragg, those cases go through the federal...
The feeling of spotting those police lights flashing through your rear-view mirror can be unsettling, to say the least. However, what follows next can be life-altering in a number of ways. If the officer discloses that they are pulling you over for a drunk driving...
If you have made your career in the United States Army, you realize that your advancement and promotion possibilities depend on varying factors. One is the Officer Evaluation Report (OER) -- an assessment that carries enough weight to deter any further progress up the...
If you are arrested and convicted of a crime at any point in your life, you will have a criminal record. It’s estimated that one in three or over 70 million Americans has a criminal record, which can impact their lives in many ways. An option for some people with a...