As a proud member of the United States Air Force, you have served our nation with utmost dedication and commitment. Yet, while you have put your life on the line for countless others, you may not know what to do when you are accused of a military crime such as sexual assault, murder, fraternization, drug crimes, or any General Article 134 UCMJ offense.
Being found guilty of a misdemeanor, crime, or any other offense can not only tarnish your military career that you have worked to build but can also put your future at stake. therefore, to avoid life-altering repercussions, you need to take immediate action from the time you are accused. Additionally, it is crucial to hire military defense lawyers to help you protect yourself from any legal liabilities and keep your future safe and intact.
Many people outside the Army are unaware that military and civil law have a common foundation but differ in many components. The military justice process is complex and can confuse anyone, especially when they have to face it alone.
Military commanders exercise their discretion when determining whether an offense should be charged and how so. Military commanders can use their discretion when administering military justice in the following ways:
Airmen can hire a civilian military defense attorney for non-judicial punishment and court-martial procedures. When facing a military court-martial, the command and JAG prosecutors can send you to one of three types of courts-martial.
If the Airmen are not satisfied with the verdict from their court-martial, they can further appeal to the US Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals. However, the process of appealing and defending yourself against a court-martial can be complicated when you are not well-versed with military law and the UCMJ.
Our court-martial lawyers have vast legal knowledge of court-martials and the experience necessary to defend your military charges effectively.
As an Air Force member, you have many rights afforded to civilians when it comes to protecting yourself from further legal harm (under Article 31 UCMJ). You have the right to remain silent when you are accused and throughout the legal procedures when you don’t have an experienced attorney by your side.
You also have the right to appeal against any verdict or decision made through non-judicial punishment and court-martials. Depending on the severity of your case, the appeal can even go to the United States Supreme Court.
You are entitled to hire an attorney, regardless of whether your case concerns military sexual assault or disobeying a superior’s order. Court-martial defense attorneys have fought many cases that can vary from civil offenses to military offenses and thus may provide you counseling and advice through your court-martial process.
It’s easy to get lost in the complicated legal military procedures without knowing your entitlements. Availing yourself of an attorney can inform you more about the process and how you can prevent your future from being tarnished due to a wrongful conviction.
You may need to be defended against various accusations, both civil and military-related. They can include:
You can be accused of violating many articles within the UCMJ. Some of the most common ones are:
While the UCMJ has an extensive list of articles and crimes that Airmen can commit while on active duty, these are common articles cited during court-martials. Article 134 is also used to list offenses that may not have been covered by the UCMJ already. If you stand accused of crimes like sexual assault, it would be in your best interests to consult military sexual assault lawyers as soon as possible.
It’s important not to make rash statements or insist on innocence if you have been accused, as any statements or admissions made by you can be used against you in a military court-martial trial. Consult a military defense attorney before taking any action or making statements.
Whether it’s in a civil court or a military court, being found guilty can be disastrous for anyone. Your future, present, and past could be put on the line when facing an Air Force court-martial without adequate protection from the best Air Force military defense lawyers available.
If you are convicted by the Air Force at a court-martial, you could face severe punishments like loss of rank, confinement, fines, dishonorable discharge, and even death when you fail to hire an attorney in time to defend you against false or exaggerated military charges.
At Gonzalez & Waddington, you can find capable and experienced Air Force criminal defense lawyers who will work day and night for you to make your conviction disappear. With a history of winning court-martial cases, our attorneys are taken seriously at any court.
Call us at 1-800-921-8607 for experienced legal professionals who will help build an iron-clad case for you.
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