Military Law Blog

Court-Martial Jurisdiction Does Apply to Retirees, Says Air Force CCA October 11, 2019

The Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals (AFCCA) has affirmed that it is sometimes possible and necessary to bring a retired service member before court-martial for judgement and penalties relating to ...

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Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces to Reconsider R.C.M. 914 October 10, 2019

Rule of Court Martial (R.C.M.) 914 has been coined by many as the “military Jencks Act” in that it requires complete witness statements, reports, and testimonies to be provided upon request after the ...

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Court-Martial for Retirees Under UCMJ Article 2 is Unconstitutional, Rules NMCCA August 6, 2019

In a surprising decision that will send shockwaves throughout the military criminal justice system , the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals (NMCCA) has held that it is unconstitutional to use ...

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CAAF Approves Rehearing for U.S. v. Frost Child Sexual Assault Case August 6, 2019

The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) has decided to reverse the outcome of the Army child sexual assault case of U.S. v. Frost and authorize a rehearing. During the case, the ...

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Joseph L. Jordan, JD, Recognized for Excellence in Military Law July 29, 2019

LAWTON, OK, July 25, 2019, Joseph L. Jordan, JD, has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current ...

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Army Court of Criminal Appeals Affirms Bergdahl’s Sentencing for Desertion July 19, 2019

The Army Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) recently affirmed the sentencing of Private First Class Bergdahl , who was charged with “desertion with the intent to shirk important service and avoid ...

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