Military Law Blog
What is Negligent Discharge Under Article 134, UCMJ?
If you are being investigated for a negligent discharge under UCMJ Article 134, the issue is not just that a weapon was fired; it is whether your conduct violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice by creating a risk to human life and causing prejudice to good order within…
What is Article 131b, UCMJ?
What is Article 131b, UCMJ, and Why Can an Obstruction Charge Make Your Case Much Worse? If you are being investigated for Article 131b, UCMJ, the government believes you did more than commit or get accused of a separate offense.…
When Does Adultery Become a Crime Under Article 134, UCMJ?
If you are being investigated for Article 134 of the UCMJ, the government is not trying to regulate your personal relationships; it is trying to determine whether your conduct rises to the level of a punishable offense under military law.…
What Are Larceny and Wrongful Appropriation in the Military? – Article 121
If you are facing Article 121 charges, the government is accusing you of theft under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (U.S.C). Specifically, Article 121 of the UCMJ covers two closely related offenses: larceny and wrongful appropriation. Both allegations involve…
When Does Indecent Language Become a Court-Martial Offense? – Article 134
If you are being investigated for indecent language under UCMJ Article 134, the government is not claiming that you were merely rude, unprofessional, or offensive. It is alleged that the words you used were criminal under the Uniform Code of…
What Is Indecent Conduct Under the General Article? – Article 134
If you’re a service member facing Article 134 charges, you are being accused of violating the General Article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. This provision—Article 134 of the UCMJ—allows prosecutors to charge misconduct that harms the reputation, discipline,…
UCMJ Article 128: What Counts as Assault Under Military Law?
If you’re facing allegations under UCMJ Article 128, you are being accused of committing an offense of assault under the Uniform Code of military justice. These allegations can range from simple assault involving offensive touching to aggravated assault involving a dangerous…
Sentencing Severity in Court-Martial Appeals: What Service Members Need to Know
If you are one of the many service members convicted at a court-martial, the sentence may have consequences that extend far beyond the courtroom. Confinement, forfeitures, and especially a punitive discharge can permanently alter your military career, your civilian employment…
Multiplicity in Court-Martial Appeals: What It Means and How to Challenge It
Multiplicity is one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—issues in court-martial appeals. For service members across the armed forces, it can mean the difference between a lawful conviction and one that violates due process, the double jeopardy clause, and the…
Insufficiency of Evidence in a Court-Martial Appeal: What Service Members Need to Know
If you are a service member on active duty—whether in the Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Space Force, or Marine Corps—and you’ve been convicted at a court-martial, few issues in the military justice system are more consequential than sufficiency…