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Jan

June 24, 2015

Should I make a statement to law enforcement?

Should I make a statement to law enforcement? A question that any servicemember must ask themselves if they are the subject of a criminal investigation. Several weeks ago, a client of MJA requested and received a meeting with his commanding general in accordance with the Army Reg...

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Category: Frequently Asked Questions

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Jan

April 9, 2015

Sexual Assaults in the Military

Why Would Anyone Make A False Allegation of Sexual Assault? Much ink has been spilled over the military’s handling of sexual assaults over the past decade. Some in the general public think that the military doesn’t take sexual assaults, or allegations thereof, seriously, or worse...

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Category: Punitive Articles

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Jan

November 16, 2014

Warning: Social Media Could Be Considered In Court-Martial Cases

Social media continues to be a hot topic of debate in many tried cases, raising questions about the legal validity of Facebook posts, tweets and comments on web sites as evidence. Unlike most American citizens, members of the military are held to the highest of standards and the p...

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Category: Courts-Martial

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Jan

September 23, 2014

Should I Accept Article 15 Nonjudicial Punishment?

Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 of the UCMJ is a disciplinary measure more serious than an administrative reprimand but less serious than a trial by court-martial. Whether to accept or refuse nonjudicial punishment is one of the most important decisions a service member c...

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Category: Frequently Asked Questions