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Sentencing

After an accused is found guilty, whether by trial or by plea, the court-martial will proceed to sentencing. At sentencing, the Government and Defense have the opportunity to present evidence to aid the sentencing authority (either military judge or jury) in determining an appropriate sentence. This evidence will be presented at a formal hearing, similar to trial proceedings, where each party will put forward arguments, evidence, and witnesses. Both the victim and accused have a right to testify or make sworn or unsworn statements at the sentencing hearing.

Although the guilt phase of the trial may be over, there is still work to be done. A good military defense lawyer can skillfully put forward evidence which explains the circumstances surrounding the offense to justify a lighter sentence. Further, the Defense may offer evidence to provide grounds for clemency.

Contact our military lawyers today to discuss the court-martial process.

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Results Matter. When your career, reputation, and freedom are on the line, you need an experienced law firm in your corner. With more than 75 years of combined legal experience, the attorneys at MJA know how to fight and win. Our results speak for themselves.

  • "NOT GUILTY" NOT GUILTY

    Quantico, Virginia. Marine Corporal (E-4) Acquitted at Court-Martial of Wrongful Drug Use After Positive Urinalysis.

  • "NOT GUILTY" Fort Cavazos, Texas

    Fort Hood, Texas. Army Private Second Class (E-2) Acquitted of Rape and Sexual Assault Charges After Week-Long Trial.

  • "NOT GUILTY" Parris Island, South Carolina

    Parris Island, South Carolina. Marine Staff Sergeant (E-6) Acquitted at Court-Martial of Hazing, Blood Striping, and Pinning.

  • "NOT GUILTY" Kings Bay, Georgia

    Kings Bay, Georgia. Master-at-Arms Third Class (E-4) Acquitted by Jury of Dereliction of Duty Involving Firearm.

  • "NOT GUILTY" Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany

    Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Senior Airman (E-4) Accused of Rape and Abusive Sexual Contact Acquitted by Military Judge.

When Your Career Is On The Line

Our decentralized approach to military defense ensures that we can represent service members from any branch of the military, of any rank, at any military base or installation stateside or abroad.

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