Military Law

The military holds its service members to a high standard of conduct. Anything that goes against those standards can lead to legal consequences. A service member may face a court-martial if someone accuses them of a crime that the Uniform Code of Military Justice...

You have always planned on joining the military. When you start getting closer to signing up, though, you realize that your criminal record is going to prevent it. The military does not deny everyone with a record, but you believe that yours is serious enough that...

When you head overseas on military duty, you aim to make the world a better place. Without you, citizens of the world would continue to suffer violence and atrocities from those claiming power in their countries. It can be galling when you find yourself accused of the...

When you sign up for military service, that branch of the armed services effectively “owns” you for the duration of your service to your country. Everything from the length of your hair to where you are permitted to go and when you can leave is regulated. That type of...

As a service member, you protect the rights of others, but there are times when guarding your own rights take precedence.If you receive a notice to appear before a board of inquiry, you must defend your rights, your reputation and your military career. Are you...

Court-martial is an integral component of military law. There are three types of court-martial a military officer can receive: general, special and summary. If you or someone you know in the military ever faces a court-martial, it is natural to have a...

When you sign on as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, you must agree to abide by a strict code of conduct. If you break that code of conduct, you could potentially face serious repercussions. The Uniform Code of Military Justice dictates the rules and guidelines you...

A military member undergoing court-martial is essentially the same as a civilian going through a criminal trial. There are different levels of courts-martial that all bring different punishments. Some of more well-known examples of court-martial that you may be...