MILITARY LAW BLOG
INVESTIGATION INTO AIR FORCE TRAINERS’ ALLEGED SEXUAL MISCONDUCT UNDER WAY AT LACKLAND
SAN ANTONIO – Seven military training Instructors at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland accused of having inappropriate relationships with trainees are defending themselves in court. The story has garnered national headlines and rocked the Air Force. The Article 32 Investigation (similar to a preliminary court hearing in civilian court) got under way at Lackland. Staff Sgt. … Read more
LARCENY AND FINANCIAL FRAUD
Article 121 of the UCMJ specifies the provisions regarding punitive measures to be adopted against service members accused of larceny. As you can imagine, the law is a minefield, with many elements capable of different interpretations. Larceny and financial fraud typically happen through the theft of basic housing allowance (BAH), through wrongful claims of travel … Read more
MILITARY BOARD OF INQUIRY
If you are an army or air force officer accused of serious misconduct, a Board of Inquiry (BOI) might be ordered to investigate the misconduct allegations. Your entire record would be up for consideration, and the procedure carries grave risks. You might be discharged, reduced in rank, or have your service characterized as Other Than … Read more
SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY
Sexual assault in the military: The military has launched an unprecedented attack on disputed sexual intercourse by its personnel. Congress has declared an unofficial war on sexual assault in the military and they don’t care about guilt or innocence. Congress just wants results! It is a nightmare scenario where the victim’s testimony is believed without … Read more
WHY HIRE A CIVILIAN MILITARY DEFENSE ATTORNEY?
A Civilian Military Defense Attorney works for you! The military will provide you with a military defense attorney. However, such attorneys often urge the accused to plead guilty, without giving the evidence and the case, its due chance. Military Defense counsel still draw a pay check from the Government. Additionally your assigned military defense counsel … Read more
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