Czech Republic Military Defense Lawyers – Court Martial Attorneys

Elite UCMJ & Court-Martial Defense for U.S. Service Members in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is a key NATO ally and an important location for U.S. rotational forces, joint exercises, aviation operations, special forces cooperation, training missions, and defense attaché assignments. American service members participate in multinational events, intelligence-sharing operations, and bilateral training activities across Czech military bases and training areas, including Libavá, Boletice, and Hradčany.

If you are facing a UCMJ investigation, administrative action, or court-martial in the Czech Republic, your case is more complex than a standard stateside action. Allegations often involve NATO command structures, SOFA procedures, Czech police participation, and diplomatic sensitivity. This environment puts enormous pressure on commanders to react swiftly — often before the facts are known.

Gonzalez & Waddington, Attorneys at Law has defended U.S. service members across Eastern Europe and NATO countries for more than 20 years. We understand the challenges associated with multinational operations and overseas investigations, and we know how to fight back when your career and freedom are at risk.

Why UCMJ Allegations in the Czech Republic Are Serious

NATO cooperation, host-nation expectations, and international visibility make any accusation involving U.S. personnel high stakes. Whether the allegation is true or false, commands often overreact to “maintain partnership stability.”

• Czech police may investigate and question U.S. personnel under host-nation law
• Commands may impose relief for cause, restricted liberty, or early redeployment
• CID, NCIS, OSI, and Security Forces often assume guilt early in overseas environments
• Allegations can jeopardize classified or sensitive NATO assignments
• Administrative actions are accelerated in politically sensitive nations
• Small deployed/TAD communities spread rumors quickly, harming reputations long before any evidence exists

In the Czech Republic, your case is not just legal — it is diplomatic. You need experienced civilian defense lawyers protecting you from both U.S. and host-nation overreach.

Common UCMJ Charges in the Czech Republic

Most UCMJ cases arise from temporary deployments, joint exercises, liberty incidents in Czech cities, or interactions with local civilians. Cultural misunderstandings often escalate normal behavior into allegations.

• Article 120 – Sexual assault, rape, inappropriate touching, aggravated sexual contact
• Article 128b – Domestic violence or partner disputes during deployments
• Article 112a – Drug use or possession (strict local laws and EU standards)
• Article 92 – Violating orders, curfew restrictions, fraternization, liberty violations
• Article 107 – False or misleading statements during multinational investigations
• Article 121 – Theft, fraud, OHA/BAH claims, government property issues
• Article 134 – Adultery, indecent conduct, online misconduct, service-discrediting behavior
• Host-Nation Conflicts – Altercations, bar disputes, or accusations by Czech civilians

Administrative Actions in the Czech Military Environment

Commanders often choose administrative punishment when they lack evidence for a court-martial but still want to remove a perceived risk. These actions can permanently impact your career.

• Administrative Separation Boards – Often built on minimal or biased evidence
• Officer BOIs – Common in NATO intelligence, aviation, and liaison billets
• GOMORs & Reprimands – Issued quickly to satisfy political expectations
• Security Clearance Suspensions – Devastating for personnel with sensitive duties
• Command-Directed Investigations – AR 15-6, IG, EO, SHARP, and multinational inquiries

Defense Strategies We Use for Cases in the Czech Republic

Our defense strategies are tailored to multinational operations, SOFA environments, and the realities of Eastern European culture and law enforcement.

• Expose inconsistencies and contradictions in witness and accuser testimony
• Challenge flawed CID/OSI/NCIS investigative assumptions or shortcuts
• Use digital forensics to recover deleted texts, videos, and location data
• Highlight cultural misunderstandings between U.S. personnel and Czech nationals
• Counter unlawful command influence driven by NATO or diplomatic pressure
• Deploy expert witnesses in forensic psychology, toxicology, or digital evidence
• Develop narrative-driven defenses that resonate with court-martial panels overseas

Why Service Members Choose Gonzalez & Waddington for Overseas Defense

Our firm is recognized worldwide for winning complex UCMJ cases in Europe, the Balkans, and NATO countries. Service members stationed or deployed in the Czech Republic rely on us because they need battle-tested lawyers with unmatched overseas experience.

• 20+ years of overseas UCMJ trial victories
• Former Army JAG with extensive European and NATO background
• Known for aggressive and highly effective cross-examination
• Authors of leading books on trial strategy and cross-examination
• Expertise with SOFA, multinational investigations, and international evidence

Contact Our Czech Republic Military Defense Team

If you are stationed, deployed, or training in the Czech Republic and face a UCMJ investigation or administrative action, you need representation immediately. Commands and investigators overseas move fast — often before you even know the allegations. Protect your career and your freedom.

➤ Contact Gonzalez & Waddington for a Confidential Consultation

Czech Republic Military Defense Lawyers – Frequently Asked Questions