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...
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...
At Military Defender, we regularly assist service members who suddenly find themselves under investigation by military law enforcement agencies such as CID, NCIS, or OSI. For many, the moment they learn they are being investigated is confusing, intimidating, and overwhelming. What begins as “just a few questions” can quickly evolve into a career-threatening situation. Military investigations are not informal conversations.…
Military investigations are a serious and often overwhelming experience for service members. Whether initiated by command, law enforcement, or a third-party report, an investigation can place a military career, reputation, and future at immediate risk. Many service members are unaware of how these investigations operate or the rights they have when questioned—mistakes made early in the process can have long-lasting…
Preliminary investigations As the name suggests, preliminary investigations start the investigatory process. According to Army Regulation 15-6, a preliminary inquiry “is a procedure used to ascertain the magnitude of a problem, to identify and interview witnesses, to summarize or record witnesses’ statements, to determine whether an investigation or board may be necessary, or to assist in determining the scope of…
Actions after receiving a BOI notification Misconduct accusations may result from a single incident or event that impacted a mission or the officer’s performance of their duties. Typically, the officer, also known as the “respondent,” would have previously received a letter of reprimand, nonjudicial punishments or other adverse actions. An experienced military attorney known as the “recorder” argues the government’s…