Can Military Sexual Assault Survivors Sue Their Assailants?
What is a Military Protective Order?
What is a GOMOR?
A General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand, commonly called a GOMOR, is a written administrative reprimand documenting official disapproval of a Soldier’s conduct. It is normally issued by a general officer. Army guidance also recognizes issuance by an officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction. A GOMOR is not a criminal conviction. The immediate risk is the filing […]
Can Military Members Date Each Other?
Military Court-Martial Appeals: When and How to Challenge a Conviction
Facing a Court-Martial and Need Legal Help Right Away?If you’re in the early stages of a military criminal case—or haven’t yet been convicted—you may want to start with a broader overview of your legal rights and representation options.👉 Learn how a court-martial attorney can defend you from day one. If you’ve been convicted by a […]
What Happens to Military Deserters?
Failing to report for military duty is a serious offense carrying severe penalties up to and including capital punishment (the death penalty) for desertion during wartime. The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) covers three charges relating to failure to report for duty—desertion, absence without leave (AWOL), and missing movement. Being absent without leave for […]
Settlement to Review Thousands of Navy and Marine Corps Discharges
Military service members often experience more than their fair share of trauma while serving their country. Unfortunately, the resulting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), military sexual trauma (MST), and other behavioral and mental health conditions can lead to misconduct that garners wrongful military discharges. This is the argument Iraq War veteran Tyson […]
What Is the Most Common Type of Military Discipline?
The first contact most service members have with military justice is not a courtroom. It is a commander’s office, a piece of paper, and a decision to make in a few days: accept the proceeding or demand trial. That proceeding is non-judicial punishment, and the choices made at that stage follow a career far longer […]
Can Military Members Take a Plea Agreement?
Why Is Adultery a Crime in the Military?
The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) defines a long list of expectations, rules, and regulations regarding the conduct and duty of U.S. military service members. In many cases, the prohibited behaviors outlined in the UCMJ align with civilian law. For instance, crimes such as rape, drug use, and drunken operation of a vehicle are […]