How Social Media Can Impact Your Court Martial Defense
Social media posts have become critical evidence in military prosecutions. What you share online today could determine the outcome of your case tomorrow. The Digital Evidence Trail Military prosecutors treat social media accounts as sources of digital forensic evidence. They issue subpoenas to Meta, X Corp, ByteDance, and Match Group seeking every post, message, and […]
Defending Against Charges of Indecent Exposure in the Military
Court-Martial Convictions: How an Amendment Would Require Unanimous Jury Verdicts
Why Does the Military Have its Own Court System?
How Jury Selection Differs in the Military & Article 120 Cases
Can You be Charged Under the UCMJ After Discharge?
The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) has defined and punished military crimes since its inception in 1950. It’s usually reserved for charging active-duty service members, but the code also allows certain retirees to be court-martialed. Now, certain legal cases are challenging the longstanding rules, which could have significant ramifications for military veterans. Who Does […]
What are the Differences in Military and Civilian Court Cases?
How a DUI Affects Your Military Career
A drunk driving arrest reaches a service member’s career before it reaches a courtroom. A commander can act on the arrest itself, and often does, while the criminal case is still weeks from a first hearing. Understanding which consequences flow from the arrest, which from a conviction, and which from the command’s own discretion is […]
What Will a Drug Charge Do to Your Military Career?
A drug allegation reaches your career before it reaches a courtroom. A positive urinalysis can trigger a flag on favorable personnel actions, a suspension of your security clearance, and the start of separation processing, all while the criminal question is still open. The Governing Article Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice covers […]
Non-Unanimous Jury Verdicts Are Still Allowed in Courts-Martial Cases
