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On October 17, 2025, court-martial defense attorney Nicholas “Nick” DauSchmidt addressed an audience inside Rome’s municipal chambers at a conference hosted by the Lega Uomini Vittime di Violenza (LUVV)—an Italian organization that advocates for male victims of violence. The event drew senators, judges, psychologists, family-law practitioners, and fathers whose children had been abducted across borders. … Read more

As a citizen of the United States, I have always wanted the opportunity to sit on a jury. Most of us have seen 12 Angry Men. If you haven’t seen the film, then perhaps you have seen other movies or shows depicting one’s service as a juror. You may often wonder, “What would I do … Read more

While Congress has recently overhauled parts of the military justice system, some members of Congress believe further changes need to be made. Democratic Representative Veronica Escobar is calling for pretrial confinement to be issued based on legal advice and not by the ranking Commander. Current Pretrial Confinement Protocol Pretrial confinement, as defined by the MCM, … Read more

Recent events surrounding Army Reserve Major Jamie Schwandt in North Carolina bring up the First Amendment issue regarding political and religious proselytizing within the military. Army Reserve Major Schwandt on YouTube In July of this year, Army Reserve Major Schwandt posted a video on YouTube discussing abortion and transgender issues. In his video, Schwandt identified … Read more

As a military service member, it’s important to understand how the military handles alcohol use. This way, you can make lawful, responsible choices regarding your alcohol consumption. Here’s what you need to know to remain in good standing as a service member and what to do if you face disciplinary action for excessive alcohol use. … Read more

Investigating officers are appointed under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 15-6 to conduct timely, thorough, and legally sound inquiries. AR 15-6 investigations are specifically designed to be informal, though some provisions are also applicable to formal investigations. For the purposes of this guide, only informal investigations will be discussed. Who Can Serve as an … Read more