As a service member, you're given great trust in many matters and often gain security clearance. This security clearance is vital to your ability to make your living and do your work. However, security clearance is a complex matter, and many things can put your...
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Can your military career be derailed by a domestic violence conviction?
Families across all walks of life can experience domestic violence and military families are by no means immune. One might argue that military families are under much more strain than a typical American family, which can lead to arguments and even physical conflicts....
Do not take military board of inquiry investigations lightly
Officers who face misconduct allegations or stand accused of failing to perform their duties can face a board of inquiry (BOI) investigation. Three higher-ranking officers make up the board and hear evidence to determine if misconduct occurred. Some see BOIs as less...
Can I Appeal A Bad or Unfavorable Discharge?
Many people enter the military out of a sense of pride and duty. Others wish to take advantage of the military's education benefits or learn new skills. However, how a person begins serving is not as important as how one leaves. The type of military discharge one...
3 ways to prevent debt problems from disqualifying you from security clearance
There are many factors that go into determining security clearance for military jobs. The Department of Defense (DID) Consolidated Adjudications Facility (CAF), the entity that makes security clearance determinations, looks at several factors to determine who will...
The military is likely to be prosecuting sex crimes more aggressively
Sex crimes are always serious. Whether you have been victimized or you are facing a court martial for a sex crime allegation, these are always serious crimes with serious consequences. Even with the obvious seriousness of charges of this kind, all branches of the...
Could your late-night party lead to a court martial?
Anyone in the military knows that alcohol use is common. Unfortunately, so is the use of other intoxicants. Having a few drinks and letting off some steam is not uncommon in military life, but when can this behavior get you into trouble? UCMJ on drunkenness while on...
Protect yourself against military drug charges
Although the general culture of illicit drug use in the military has decreased in recent years, there is still a significant problem with drug use and military criminal charges for drug crimes. While these instances may be common, the penalties are no less severe. It...
4 possible paths to correct your military records
Your military record is important. A bad service record could separate you from your needed veteran’s benefits and impede your career. The good news is that you can get your records corrected. Getting your military records corrected has traditionally been a...
How is a court martial different from a civilian trial?
If you are a military servicemember facing a court martial, you might not know what to expect. Not knowing the process in front of you can add considerably to the already stressful situation. Since most people have a basic understanding of criminal proceedings in the...