For Military Personnel
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....
Keeping a prestigious job such as working in the military requires that you conduct yourself well both at work and in your personal life. Everything that you do reflects on your character and the likelihood that you will repeat such actions. Therefore, if you are...
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...