The military has strict standards of discipline, especially in regards to adultery. Since military personnel are expected to represent the armed forces as a whole, any service member who commits actions that negatively impact or dishonor the military can be charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

The UCMJ covers several offenses, including adultery. Any service member or officer who is accused of committing such offenses could be subject to a court martial. Adultery does not simply affect a service member who is married. If a service member engages in sexual relations with an individual outside of the military who is married, they could also face charges of adultery.

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES?

Unlike civilians, military service members are held to much higher moral standards, which means they will face serious repercussion if found guilty of adultery. In addition to the adultery charges, prosecution may seek to include other charges, such as additional military sex offenses. These can increase the penalties a service member will face.

Charges of adultery could be career-ending for any service member, no matter how many years they have been invested in the military. They may face a reduction in rank, jail or probation time, or even a discharge from the armed forces.

If you have been accused of committing adultery, you could be facing serious penalties. Do not wait to start building your defense. Call on Attorney Joseph L. Jordan today for trusted and proven legal counsel.

A military attorney performs many of the same duties as his civilian counterpart. The difference is that the attorney works for and with military personnel. Military legal personnel participate in court proceedings in courtrooms on military bases all across the globe.