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...
What are the possible consequences? The factors a commanding officer considers when deciding how to handle your son or daughter’s case include the length of time your child was away from duties without permission and the reasons why he or she was absent. A reasonable explanation, such as a family emergency, illness or financial troubles, may result in lesser punishment.…
Absent without official leave Armed forces members can be AWOL under Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) if they fail to arrive at an appointed place or leave prematurely without permission. Sometimes, service members face charges for leaving their post a couple of hours early. The Manual for Courts-Martial lists several ways service members are considered…