Punitive Articles of the UCMJ
Understanding the Uniform Code of Military Justice
The Uniform Code of Military Justice is a federal law enacted by the U.S. Congress that outlines criminal offenses under military law and defines the military justice system. Joseph L. Jordan exclusively works with military clients. That means our team has a leg up on the competition when it comes to defending you against military crimes. We are familiar with all of the articles of the UCMJ and have defended a broad range of service members.
Our Military Attorney Will Confidently Represent You
Joseph L. Jordan is proud to represent military members facing investigations or court-martials wherever they are stationed. Regardless of the branch of the military you serve, our office will defend your rights in front of a judge. We specialize in cases pertaining to the articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). If you are facing military crimes, reach out to our office for a consultation. Our team is eager to learn more about your case and propose a strategy to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
We Will Defend You During a Court-Martial
Our team has a track record of success defending members of the armed forces nationwide. If you have been accused of committing a criminal offense under military law and need representation for a military court-martial, Joseph L. Jordan is the military attorney to call. We have an unrivaled knowledge of the extensive articles of the UCMJ and will defend you against sanctions that result in a:
- Summary Court-Martial – This level of court-martial is similar to Article 15 proceedings, but it can result in a federal conviction for enlisted personnel.
- Special-Court Martial – We defend military personnel against special court-martials, which typically involve offenses of medium severity.
- General Court-Martial – Reserved for the most serious offenses, general court-martials have jurisdiction over personnel charged with any UCMJ offense.
Why You Need a Military Criminal Defense Attorney
If you are facing a military court-martial, you need Joseph L. Jordan’s experiencedise to help you fight the case. Because our entire practice is devoted to defending clients against military crimes, we are familiar with the court-martial process. Our seasoned staff has experience with all three levels of court-martials. Our proficiency can help put you at ease regardless of the circumstances. We will compile all the evidence in your case and present a comprehensive defense to help protect your rights and allow you to return to duty.
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- UCMJ Article 78 Accessory After the Fact
- UCMJ Article 80 Attempts
- UCMJ Article 81 Conspiracy
- UCMJ Article 82 Solicitation
- UCMJ Article 84 Effecting Unlawful Enlistment, Appointment, or Separation
- UCMJ Article 85 Desertion
- UCMJ Article 86 Absence without Leave
- UCMJ Article 87 Missing Movement
- UCMJ Article 88 Contempt toward Officials
- UCMJ Article 89 Disrespect toward a Superior Commissioned Officer
- UCMJ Article 90: Assaulting or Willfully Disobeying Superior Commissioned Officer
- UCMJ Article 91 Insubordinate Conduct Toward Warrant Officer, Noncommissioned Officer, or Petty Officer
- UCMJ Article 92 Failure to Obey Order or Regulation
- UCMJ Article 93 Cruelty and Maltreatment
- UCMJ Article 94 Mutiny and Sedition
- UCMJ Article 95 Resistance, Flight, Breach of Arrest, and Escape
- UCMJ Article 96 Releasing a Prisoner without Authority
- UCMJ Article 97 Unlawful Detention
- UCMJ Article 98 Noncompliance with Procedural Rules
- UCMJ Article 99 Misbehavior before the Enemy
- UCMJ Article 100 Compelling Surrender
- UCMJ Article 101 Improper use of Countersign
- UCMJ Article 102 Forcing a Safeguard
- UCMJ Article 103 Captured or Abandoned Property
- UCMJ Article 104 Aiding the Enemy
- UCMJ Article 105 Misconduct as a Prisoner
- UCMJ Article 106 Spies
- UCMJ Article 107 Making False Official Statements
- UCMJ Article 108 Damage, Wrongful Disposition, Sale, Loss or Destruction of U.S. Military Property
- UCMJ Article 109 Waste, Destruction or Spoilage of Non- Military Property
- UCMJ Article 110 Improper Hazarding of Vessel
- UCMJ Article 111 Drunken or Reckless Operation of Vehicle, Aircraft or Vessel
- UCMJ Article 112 Drunk on Duty
- UCMJ Article 112a Wrongful use of Controlled Substances
- UCMJ Article 113 – Misbehavior of Sentinel or Lookout
- UCMJ Article 114 Dueling
- UCMJ Article 115 - Defense Against Communicating Threats
- UCMJ Article 116 Riot or Breach of Peace
- UCMJ Article 117 Provoking Speeches or Gestures
- UCMJ Article 118 Murder
- UCMJ Article 119 Manslaughter
- UCMJ Article 119a – Death or Injury of an Unborn Child
- UCMJ Article 120 Sexual Assault
- UCMJ Article 120a Stalking
- UCMJ Article 120b, Alleged Rape And Sexual Assault Of A Child Defense
- UCMJ Article 120c - Alleged Sexual Misconduct Charges
- UCMJ Article 122 Robbery
- UCMJ Article 123 Forgery
- UCMJ Article 123a. Making, Uttering or Drawing Check, Order or Draft without Sufficient Funds
- UCMJ Article 124 Maiming
- UCMJ Article 125 Sodomy
- UCMJ Article 126 Arson
- UCMJ Article 127 Extortion
- UCMJ Article 128 Assault
- UCMJ Article 129 Burglary
- UCMJ Article 130 Housebreaking
- UCMJ Article 131 Perjury
- UCMJ Article 132 Frauds Against the United States
- UCMJ Article 133 - Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and Gentleman
- UCMJ Article 134- Bigamy
- UCMJ Article 134 - Drunkenness
- UCMJ Article 134- False or Unauthorized Pass Offenses
- UCMJ Article 134- False Swearing
- UCMJ Article 134- Firearm, Discharging through Negligence
- UCMJ Article 134- Willful Discharge of Firearm under Circumstances that Endanger Human Life
- UCMJ Article 134- Fleeing the Scene of an Accident
- UCMJ Article 134 - Indecent Language
- UCMJ Article 134 - Jumping from Vessel into the Water
- UCMJ Article 134 - Kidnapping
- UCMJ Article 134 - Mail: Taking, Opening, Secreting, Destroying, or Stealing
- UCMJ Article 134 - Mails: Depositing or Causing to Be Deposited Obscene Matters in
- UCMJ Article 134- Misprision of Serious Offense
- UCMJ Article 134 - Obstructing Justice
- UCMJ Article 134 - Wrongful Interference with Adverse Administrative Proceedings
- UCMJ Article 134 - Pandering and Prostitution
- UCMJ Article 134 - Public Record Altering, Concealing, Removing, Mutilating, Obliterating or Destroying
- UCMJ Article 134 - Quarantine: Medical Breaking
- UCMJ Article 134 - Reckless Endangerment
- UCMJ Article 134 - Restriction Breaking
- UCMJ Article 134 - Seizure: Destruction, Removal, or Disposal of Property to Prevent
- UCMJ Article 134 - Self-injury Without Intent to Avoid Service
- UCMJ Article 134 - Sentinel or Lookout: Offenses Against or By
- UCMJ Article 134 - Stolen Property: Knowingly Receiving, Buying, Concealing
- UCMJ Article 134 - Straggling
- UCMJ Article 134 - Wrongful Refusal to Testify
- UCMJ Article 134 - Threat or Hoax Designed or Intended to Cause Panic or Public Fear
- UCMJ Article 134 - Threat Communicating
- UCMJ Article 134 - Unlawful Entry
- UCMJ Article 134 - Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- UCMJ Article 134 - Wearing Unauthorized Insignia, Decoration, Badge, Ribbon, Device, or Lapel Button
- UCMJ Article 134 - Child Endangerment
- UCMJ Article 134 - Debt, Dishonorably Failing To Pay
- UCMJ Article 134 - Disloyal Statements
- UCMJ Article 134 - Disorderly Conduct, Drunkenness
- UCMJ Article 134 - Subornation of Perjury
- UCMJ Article 134 - Violation of Parole
- UCMJ Article 134 - Correctional Custody- Offenses Against
- UCMJ Article 134 Soliciting Another to Commit an Offense
- UCMJ Article 134- Bribery and Graft
- UCMJ Article 134- Check, Worthless, Making or Uttering- by Dishonorably Failing to Maintain Funds
- UCMJ Article 134- Cohabitation, Wrongful
- UCMJ Article 134- Drinking Liquor with Prisoner
- UCMJ Article 134- Drunk prisoner
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UCMJ Attorney Jordan served as an Army prosecutor in Korea and Fort Cavazos (Fort Hood). His past experience with the Army JAG Corps includes service as a legal assistance attorney, chief of claims, interim chief of justice, operational law attorney, and administrative law attorney.