What Happens If a Military Member is Titled?
When a military service member is accused of a crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), it triggers a complex and often misunderstood process called “titling and indexing.” Every service member facing criminal accusations should understand this process, its implications, and the pathways to amend or challenge a titling decision. The Case of […]
Court-Martial Convictions: How an Amendment Would Require Unanimous Jury Verdicts
What Do the Latest Changes to Military Sexual Assault Prosecution Mean?
What Does the End of the COVID Vaccine Mandate Mean for Military Members?
In January 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) rescinded the August 2021 memorandum mandating the COVID-19 vaccination for all military personnel. This marks a significant shift in the military’s approach to managing the dwindling pandemic. The decision has raised numerous questions among service members regarding the implications of the lifted mandate, potential repercussions for those […]
Judge Rules in Favor of Navy Seals Challenging COVID Vaccine
Following FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in August 2021, President Joe Biden asked the Department of Defense (DoD) to explore adding it to the list of required vaccinations for service members. It wasn’t long before the military began mandating the COVID vaccine. In fact, the Navy set a deadline for all sailors to […]
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 a Mental Health Discharge Upgrade for Vets Means for Active Members
In April 2017, Iraq War veteran Stephen Kennedy filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of about 50,000 soldiers. The settlement class includes members and former members of the Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard who served during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and who: Were less-than-honorably discharged; Have not received a discharge upgrade; and […]
Understanding the MINOR Act
Could the Former Captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt Face Charges?
The Navy’s top admiral, Mike Gilday, will soon decide the fate of Navy Captain Brett Crozier, the former commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Then-acting Navy Secretary, Thomas Modly, fired Crozier on April 2 after Crozier emailed more than 20 people outside his chain of command explaining the dire situation regarding his […]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Brings 3 Significant Provisions
