For Military Personnel
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...
The federal prohibition of certain drugs doesn't stop people from using them or from being able to buy them. All it does is make their possession and use criminal. Plenty of otherwise upstanding people find themselves on the wrong side of the law just because of what...
There is no doubt that the military is continuing to place a huge emphasis on the stomping out of harassment and assault where fellow service members are concerned. While this is by and large a very good thing for individuals and the organization as a whole, it also...
Most people know that civilians who are detained and subjected to interrogation are protected against self-incrimination by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. They’re even entitled to be reminded of their rights through the Miranda Warning. When you’re in...
At least 90% of all criminal cases end with a defendant accepting a plea bargain deal. However, while plea bargains are very common in the American legal system, many countries don't offer them, citing them as being unethical or immoral. Generally, plea bargains...
When you’re in a warzone, you have to make decisions in a split second. Many are based on limited or inaccurate information. Often, lives are on the life -- including your own. Naturally, this is a high-stress situation. It’s difficult to make the right decision 100%...
Domestic violence is a serious problem in the U.S. Both men and women can both perpetuate and fall victim to such violent acts. A domestic violence charge can immediately impact your life in numerous ways and -- if you're in the military -- a conviction can end your...
No adult likes to feel like they lack control of a situation -- but it sure can feel that way if you're facing criminal charges. Any time you're facing legal charges can be a terrifying ordeal. Knowing the difference between one offense and another can help you make...
Military personnel in any branch of the U.S. armed forces are just as vulnerable to allegations of criminal activity as private citizens are. Like private citizens, they need effective legal counsel in the wake of an arrest or the onset of a criminal investigation....