Can the Staff Judge Advocate Stop Referral?
If you are under investigation and charges have been preferred, [...]
Can a Commander Refuse to Refer Charges?
Yes. A commander — acting as a Convening Authority — [...]
What Is the Difference Between Preferral and Referral?
If you are facing charges under the Uniform Code of [...]
What Is a Referral Packet in a Court-Martial?
If you have heard that your case is “being sent [...]
What Is a Charge Sheet (DD Form 458)?
If you have received a Charge Sheet — DD Form [...]
Should You Demand Trial by Court-Martial?
The Most Dangerous Decision in Military Justice If you have [...]
Suppression Strategy at the Article 32 Stage
Most lawyers think suppression begins at trial. Experienced military litigators [...]
Common Defense Mistakes at Article 32 Hearings
An Article 32 hearing is not a procedural checkpoint. It [...]
Article 32 in Sexual Assault Cases
If you are facing sexual assault allegations under Article 120 [...]
Using Article 32 to Negotiate a Pretrial Agreement
Most service members view an Article 32 hearing as a [...]