Trustworthy Defense In The Most Trying Times

A criminal charge can have a devastating effect on your life, jeopardizing your military career, your potential retirement and your future after military service. A criminal conviction may serve as grounds for early discharge, expose one to prison and constitute a criminal record after military service. Sex crimes are particularly devastating. Few accusations carry as great a social and professional stigma as charges involving sexual offenses.

When you are facing charges of sexual assault, you probably feel like no one is there to support you through the case. Some of your closest allies in your unit may turn their back on you to avoid the perceived stigma of guilt by association. Who will be there to support you?

We Will Present Your Side Of The Story

The military’s recent commitment to prosecuting claims of sexual assault means a steadfast defense is more important now than ever before. At The Military Justice Center, we provide sexual assault defense for military service members in Cumberland County and the surrounding communities. We enable you as a service member accused of sexual assault to tell your side of the story.

Recent changes in the way the military prosecutes sexual assault has created challenges for service members and their legal counsel. Despite these shifts, our law firm will work passionately to give you a voice power within the military justice system.

We Understand The Military | Trust Us To Represent You

Our attorneys are former active duty JAGs. They have firsthand military experience and they understand how you feel when you have been accused of rape or sexual assault and the possible end of your career.

We have worked on cases around the world, including downrange in Iraq, Afghanistan and South Korea. We have argued cases when our clients are under immense pressure from our chain of command.

Global Representation For Military Personnel Facing Charges

We provide defense services for service members stationed anywhere in the world. Military justice does not stop at national borders, and neither does our commitment to protecting the rights of those who serve. Whether you are stationed in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East or on a ship at sea, our experienced attorneys will travel to represent you and provide the same high-quality defense that stateside service members receive.

Our global defense capabilities include:

• Representation at courts-martial in foreign countries and remote bases
• Defense during Article 32 hearings regardless of location
• Video conferencing for initial consultations when in-person meetings are not immediately possible
• Coordination with local military defense counsel at your duty station
• Navigation of international agreements and Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs) that may impact your case
• Understanding of cultural differences that might affect witness testimony or evidence collection
• Experience with the logistical challenges of defending cases in deployed environments

Our attorneys have extensive experience representing service members in combat zones and forward operating bases. We understand the unique challenges that arise when defending cases in locations with limited resources, heightened security concerns or operational constraints. These environments often create additional pressures on the investigative and judicial processes that require specialized knowledge to address effectively.

For service members stationed overseas, accusations of sexual assault can be particularly challenging. Distance from family support networks, language barriers and unfamiliarity with local legal systems can compound the stress of facing serious charges. If you face charges while serving overseas, do not let distance deter you from securing quality representation. NAPNAME stands ready to defend your rights and your military career, no matter where in the world duty has taken you.

Personal Military Experience Representing Service Members

Like preparing to face the enemy, our lawyers come with a plan. Strategies our firm uses to defend sex crime charges include:

• Scrutinize the specific accusations of the accuser
• Assess the truthfulness of statements made by your accuser.
• Examining the credibility of all relevant witnesses.
• Scrutinize evidence collection methods used by military investigators.
• Develop all exculpatory evidence.
• Lifting the shroud of undue command influence on an investigation.

We understand how the military prosecutes sexual assault cases because we have been part of the system ourselves and we have 43 years of combined experience in military law. We know how to cast doubt on their methods and provide a reliable defense.

Contact Us Today | No Matter Where You Serve

We bridge the gap between military service and civilian resources to bring your side of the story to light. No matter the charges, you are not without options. From our office in Fayetteville, we represent military personnel stationed at Fort Liberty and around the world.

Call us now locally at 910-965-5484. You may also email us to learn more.