If an Inspector General complaint is filed against you, does that mean you are under investigation? If you are considering reporting misconduct, can you still contact an IG without identifying yourself? The Pentagon’s announced overhaul changes how many complaints may...
What happened in the Okinawa case? Okinawa prefectural police arrested Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, who is assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, on suspicion of murdering Anna Yagi, 39, of Naha. Police allege that Ballard strangled Yagi at a hotel in...
Correction Boards Must Now Publish Their Decisions: What the New 10 U.S.C. 1552(a)(5) Rules Mean for Your BCNR Petition If you are preparing a petition to the Board for Correction of Naval Records, Army Board for Correction of Military Records, Air Force Board for...
Nidal Hasan's Execution Is Set for December 3, 2026: How the Military Death Penalty Process Actually Works President Donald Trump approved Nidal Hasan’s execution by firing squad on Monday, October 5, 2026. The approval followed a recommendation from Defense Secretary...
Author: Phillip Stackhouse, Military Defense Attorney When You Are Facing a Court-Martial, Time Is Both Your Enemy and Your Shield Being charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is one of the most stressful experiences a service...
If you are headed to pre-trial confinement or a family member has been placed in pre-trial confinement, you are likely trying to understand what happens next, how long this can last, and what your rights are. This article answers those questions in plain language. The...
A positive urinalysis result can turn your military career upside down in a matter of hours. Whether you're facing your first positive test or dealing with the aftermath of drug detection, understanding what comes next is crucial for protecting your future and making...
You just got word that military investigators want to talk to you. Your stomach drops. Your mind races. What did you do? What do they think you did? What happens now? Take a breath. You're not alone in feeling this way. The military fact-gathering process can be...
You put your life on the line every mission. You make split-second decisions under pressure and with very little information. But when a legal investigation follows a secret mission, the rules change completely. For special forces operators, the courtroom can become...
In military justice, Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice often places cases on a different path than what you may see in civilian court. Article 120 covers sexual assault allegations. These matters may also pass through review by the Special Trial...