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Stay up to date on with our most recent news and updatesLaying the Foundation: Character Evidence
Military Rule of Evidence 404(a) states the general rule that character evidence to show a person's propensity to act in a particular manner is inadmissible. But that rule also recognizes several exceptions. For example, Rule 404(a)(3), which cross-references Rule...
Court-Martial Jurisdiction Over Servicemembers
Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice there are 12 categories of individuals that are subject to trial by court-martial, including military personnel, whether active, reserve, or retired; members of certain quasi-military organizations (like the public health...
What is a Court-Martial
What is a court-martial? Courts-marital are adversarial proceedings, That is, lawyers representing the government and the accused present facts and arguments most favorable to each side. In doing so, they follow the rules of procedure and evidence. The judge decides...
Fighting the Good Fight
For years I have helped people who have been written off. It matters not the rank, race, years of service, or station in life, once the government decides to charge you with an offense, you become persona non grata. In other words, almost everyone turns their backs...
What is a Tab Revocation?
What is a Tab revocation? Special Forces, Ranger, and Sapper Tabs can be revoked even after a Soldier has met the qualifications for wear of the tab. As the former 3rd Special Forces Group Judge Advocate, I have had the opportunity to provide advice to my commander...
Are You Wrongfully Accused?
On a daily basis Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines are wrongfully accused of crimes. This issue is not only prevalent in the military, but even, to a far greater extent, mirrored in the civilian world also. I went to law school at the Northwestern University...