10

Apr

Man is running out of the tunnel into the light

Understanding Article 87b, UCMJ: Escape from Correctional Custody, Breach of Correctional Custody, and Breach of Restriction

A charge under Article 87b, UCMJ, is serious. Depending on the situation, it may involve allegations of escape from correctional custody, breach of correctional custody, or breach of restriction. These cases can put a service member's career, pay, and freedom at risk. This articl...

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10

Apr

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Understanding Article 87a, UCMJ: Resistance, Flight, Breach of Arrest, and Escape

A charge under Article 87a, UCMJ, is serious. Depending on the situation, it may involve allegations of resisting apprehension, fleeing from apprehension, breaking arrest, or escaping from custody or confinement. These cases can put a service member's career, pay, and freedom at ...

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10

Apr

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Charged With Missing Movement Under Article 87, UCMJ? What Service Members Need to Know

A charge of missing movement under Article 87 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is serious. Depending on the facts, it can put a service member's career, pay, liberty, and future opportunities at risk. In some cases, the potential punishment includes confinement and ...

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13

Jan

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Looking Back on 2025: MJA’s Year in Review

It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. 2025 was an exciting year filled with battles won, new clients we were proud to represent, and the continued growth of our law practice. Through it all, MJA has worked diligently to provide our clients with the highest qua...

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13

Jan

Tornado on the plains

Understanding Article 120(b)-(c), UCMJ – Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The offenses criminalized under Article 120, UCMJ, are among the most serious crimes a person can commit. Article 120 prohibits not only non-consensual sexual conduct involving adults or minors but also acts of sexual indecency that do not result in physical contact. Regardless o...

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13

Jan

stamps scattered on a desk

Understanding Article 120a, UCMJ – Mails: deposit of obscene matter

Article 120a is a largely unknown article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) that criminalizes using the mail to send obscene materials. While we live in a digital age in which information is easily transmitted electronically, it is still a crime in the military to kn...

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13

Jan

Pete Hegseth

Secretary of War Orders Reforms to MEO and EEO Complaint Processes

On September 30, 2025, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a series of new directives aimed at strengthening military readiness and supporting U. S. warfighters as they train to fight and decisively win our nation's battles. The new directives include changes to how the ...

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13

Jan

Attorney Amy Thomas

MJA Welcomes Administrative Law Attorney Amy N. Thomas

September 15, 2025 – Press ReleaseMJA is pleased to welcome Amy N. Thomas to the firm’s military and administrative law practices. Thomas brings over two decades of distinguished military legal experience and federal employment law expertise to MJA. A retired Lieutenant Colonel i...

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13

Jan

Soldiers in combat in the desert

Command Influence: When Military Leadership Crosses the Line

Unlawful Command Influence (UCI) is often referred to as the “mortal enemy of military justice”—and for good reason. When a commander crosses the line between leadership and interference, the fairness of the entire legal process is at risk. For active-duty servi...

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13

Jan

Closeup of a soldier's flag on their arm

Upgrading Your Military Discharge Status: Is It Possible?

If you received a discharge characterization that doesn't reflect your service or circumstances, you’re not alone or without options. Whether you were discharged with a General, Other Than Honorable (OTH), or Bad Conduct Discharge, there is a path toward restoring you...

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13

Jan

Diego Gonzalez

Understanding the UCMJ: Core Principles and Structure

Understanding the UCMJ: Core Principles and StructureMilitary deployments come with a unique kind of pressure. You’re expected to perform at your best, follow orders, and keep your head on straight—even in the most unpredictable environments. But when the stakes are high and stre...

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13

Jan

SCRA and Vehicle Repossession: What Service Members Need to Know

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a significant piece of legislation designed to protect active-duty military members from unfair financial and legal practices, including vehicle repossession. Despite these legal protections, some service members still face challenges...

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Category: SCRA