13

Jan

An Overview of Article 32 Hearings

Article 32, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), requires that a preliminary hearing be conducted before criminal charges may be referred to general court-martial for trial. A “preliminary hearing” or “Article 32 hearing”, as it is colloquially referre...

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Category: Courts-Martial


13

Jan

What Exactly is a Court-Martial?

A court-martial is a military version of a civilian criminal proceeding. Like its civilian counterpart, it requires an accused to be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, but any real similarity ends there. Differences include:Courts-martial are specifically intended to try mi...

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Category: Courts-Martial


13

Jan

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