For Military Personnel
An Other Than Honorable (OTH) discharge can affect a service member’s opportunities indefinitely. Employers, benefit programs and other parties conducting background checks may deny people opportunities due to their OTH discharge records. Those who did not receive an...
A driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge on Fort Bragg, which extends beyond the gates, can affect more than your driving record. Because the installation operates under federal authority, you may face overlapping consequences that can influence your military status,...
The military has no tolerance for misconduct, no matter how minor. With this in mind, service members must act immediately when accusations of Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) violations are brought against them, as any offense could lead to severe...
Service members whose security clearances have been suspended may be on the brink of losing their entire military careers. Regardless of why an individual’s security clearance was suspended, personnel need to take swift action to protect their position in the military...
Service members who do not follow the military’s regulations or code of conduct could find themselves facing profound consequences such as a permanent separation from their branch of the military. The ability to appear in front of a Board applies only in certain...
The decision to drive while intoxicated can carry significant consequences regardless of where the offense occurred. However, if a member of the military is pulled over on base, such as Fort Bragg, they will not only face immediate military administrative sanctions...
The first instinct of a Servicemember who is questioned by their command or law enforcement will likely be to clear things up and defend themselves by providing their side of the story. However, they cannot be forced to make a statement and doing so often is not in...
Your Commander just brought you into their office and read a list of charges against you. You’ve been accused of a serious military offense. Your mind races as you consider what comes next and what this all means. Before any General Court Martial, you have the right...
If you’ve learned that you’re the subject of a military investigation, it’s crucial to take the matter seriously, regardless of whether you believe the investigation is warranted or not and even if you’re told it’s just “standard procedure.” The more you understand...
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...