September 27, 2025Understanding Mitigating and Extenuating Circumstances in the Military Justice System In the military justice system, especially within the Uniform Code…
September 27, 2025Understanding the Basics of a Plea Agreement A plea agreement—also called a plea bargain, plea deal, or pretrial agreement—is a…
September 27, 2025When a service member in the U.S. military fails to show up at their appointed place of duty or leaves…
September 27, 2025Understanding Fraudulent Enlistment Under the UCMJ Fraudulent enlistment occurs when an individual knowingly provides false information, misrepresentation, or deliberate concealment…
September 27, 2025Understanding Drug Offenses Under Military Law In the armed forces, drug-related offenses are prosecuted with exceptional seriousness. Whether involving drug…
September 27, 2025What Is Article 120 of the UCMJ? Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) addresses sexual misconduct…
September 27, 2025Understanding Article 133 of the UCMJ Conduct unbecoming an officer, formally known as “conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman,” is…
September 27, 2025What Forfeiture of All Pay and Allowances Means Forfeiture of all pay and allowances is a particularly harsh punishment under…
September 27, 2025What Does Reduction in Rank Mean After a Court-Martial? Reduction in rank is one of the potential punishments a service…
September 22, 2025Fairness, Finality, and Facing Charges in the Military Facing disciplinary action in the military can feel overwhelming—especially if you're told…
