Military Law

Learning that you’re the subject of a military investigation is scary, especially if this is due to a criminal matter. Once you learn this, you have to act quickly so you can protect your rights and ensure that you aren’t doing things that could land you in deeper...

Those serving in the military have to protect their career at every turn. If you make a mistake on base, you can face military justice and possibly a court-martial. If you get arrested for a mistake made off of the base or during your free time, you might face...

Going absent without leave is a serious offense in the military. If you go AWOL, then there is a risk that you could be penalized for doing so. What’s important to note is that missing a shift or being absent unexpectedly doesn’t necessarily have to result in issues...

No matter your branch of the armed forces, many defense roles require you to procure a security clearance to take them on. Doing so isn't a fast or easy process. You have to provide information about your finances, former jobs and colleagues, relatives to include any...

Service members in the United States are expected to uphold high standards of behavior. Any infractions or criminal activity could have a serious impact on your military career. Additionally, as you progress, opportunities such as promotions may be available, and...

Military members often have the ability to work with attorneys and defenders through the military, but if you’re under investigation, you do have the option of working with a civilian defense attorney. If you choose to do this, what you’re agreeing to is allowing your...

If you work in the military, you should be aware of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or UCMJ. This act is one that governs the military justice system. With this act, the President is allowed to decide on the procedures and rules to be implemented through the...

As a military service member, having a drug test come back positive is serious. A positive urine drug test could put your military career at risk, but you do have the right to defend yourself. When you have a urine sample taken that comes back with positive results,...

During or after serving in the military, one could be classified as enlisted, commissioned, retired or discharged.  There are specific legal challenges that each classification could face. Military law has its own distinct laws that can overlap with state and federal...

It can be daunting anytime you find out that you're facing criminal charges. It may be harder to digest if you're facing court-martial, though. Your ability to remain in the military may be contingent on how your case unfolds. The court-martial process can seem quite...