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Military personnel can face dire consequences if they refuse to or cannot report for duty. Depending upon the circumstances, service members can face three related charges if they fail to show up. Absence without official leave (AWOL), desertion and missing movement...
If you receive an Article 15 notification, your commanding officer believes you have violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Article 15 usually involves minor offenses similar to misdemeanors in a civilian court. Article 15 is a nonjudicial process,...
The big news of late in military law has been the possibility of a major overhaul of many aspects of the system. As we discussed in an earlier blog post, there has been significant media attention around how the military handles sexual assault cases. Two trends...
Anyone who has seen active duty knows that an engagement with the enemy in wartime is chaotic. By definition, war is a violent, chaotic exchange. In this context, how can we understand war crimes? How do we differentiate between an act of war and a criminal act?...
There have always been disagreements about the law. Whenever laws are introduced and put into practice, people argue to change the laws. It’s just part of the normal course of things. Invariably, when changes are implemented, some things are improved and other...
The military has a zero-tolerance policy for active-duty service members who drink and drive. An arrest or conviction for drunk or drugged driving can ruin your military career and even result in a dishonorable discharge. If you are pulled over and arrested for DUI...
Regardless of the severity of the charges against you, facing any military criminal review or punishment can end or jeopardize your military career. Your best course of action is to seek experienced legal advice to protect your future. Regardless of which branch of...