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What to expect from your Article 32 hearing
An Article 32 hearing is something no servicemember looks forward to. While there are numerous possible outcomes in a situation like this, most of them are not positive. As a starting point when facing an Article 32 hearing, it is important to understand the basics:...
How can the discharge review board help you?
Many veterans find that, after years of faithful service, they are discharged under a status that is not as honoring as they think their service would merit. After a less than favorable discharge, you can petition your case with the discharge review board (DRB) of...
Can you dispute your separation hearing?
Enlisted servicemembers who have been discharged through a separation hearing can feel powerless. What can you do to appeal or reverse the board’s decision, especially if you know there is adequate evidence regarding one of the reasons for separation? You are not...
Changes in military sexual assault law: What does this mean for you?
Anyone who has been involved with the military criminal justice system knows that it is complicated. However, although it is complex, it is generally stable, avoiding fast and multiple changes. Recent political moves could have a rarely seen impact on the criminal...
Three types of command directed investigations
Investigations of crimes and other problematic conduct by servicemembers and officers can cause significant anxiety. Most military personnel are not well versed in these procedures. Especially if you are not involved in these procedures regularly or you have never...
Harsh penalties for a confusing crime
There are numerous crimes for which a military servicemember could be court martialed. While they all have good purposes behind them, some of these laws can be quite confusing. One of the most confusing military laws involves “misbehavior before the enemy” from...
Have you been charged with a war crime?
In the past 20 years, the issue of crimes of war has entered the spotlight in ways it never has before. Recent conflicts in Iraq and the Abu Graib scandal have brought to the public’s attention the issue of American military members committing crimes of war against...
3 main reasons people are not granted security clearance
Security clearance jobs are not available to anyone. Even people with the right skill set, education and experience to qualify for a specific job or position in the military might not be eligible for other reasons. Anyone with problems in their history could be denied...
3 attributes to look for in a military law attorney
If you are facing a court martial, review board or security clearing determination, you know that you are in some potential trouble and you need an attorney to help you. But the problem for many people in this situation is choosing their legal counsel. How do you know...