For Military Personnel
Urinalysis or the chemical evaluation of a clean urine sample has become one of the go-to methods for drug policy enforcement utilized by the United States armed forces. It is non-invasive and relatively quick, as well as cost-effective when compared to more involved...
As a service person in the military, you rely on having security clearance to do your job. Under certain conditions, your security clearance may be revoked, which ultimately means you can no longer do your job. It’s important to note that accusations of misconduct do...
If a North Carolina court convicts you of driving while intoxicated, you could face a range of penalties depending on the specific circumstances of your arrest. First, the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles could suspend your license: You will lose it for a year on...
In the military, there is a term called “AWOL.” It means to go “absent without leave.” Going AWOL is a problem for military members, because it means that they have left their posts without permission. While going AWOL is less serious than desertion, it is still an...
There are many factors that play a role in a drunk driving case. One of these is the reason for the traffic stop. In order to legally stop a vehicle, police officers need to have at least reasonable suspicion that a crime is occurring. The standard of reasonable...
Allegations of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses can threaten your license and your freedom. For those in the military, however, there may be different risks that come from allegations of impaired driving. A DUI charge on the base could lead to different...
If you face trouble while you’re in the military, you need to know the differences between a military court or civilian court and how it will handle your case. For the most part, civilian courts will handle cases in civil or criminal court. On the other hand, a...
You know that it's illegal to break the speed limit. While it's true that most people will break it by a few miles per hour fairly often, they're technically violating the traffic laws and could be pulled over. One thing that people often say, however, is that the...
With most jobs in the United States, you can simply quit whenever you want. Unless you have a contract, it means you're an at-will employee, so you can leave if you no longer want to work there. You don't have to have a reason to do so and, while you are usually asked...
An officer evaluation record, or OER, is important for those who want to move up in the ranks. When you have an OER with negative commentary or ratings, your career as an officer could be threatened. The thing to remember is that you do have a right to an OER appeal,...