Media, Publicity & High-Exposure Court-Martial Referrals
In most courts-martial, charging decisions happen quietly. Commanders consult trial [...]
Retirement Eligibility and Referral Decisions in Military Justice
Retirement changes everything. In military criminal cases, retirement eligibility is [...]
How Prosecutors Decide Which UCMJ Articles to Charge
Charging in military justice is not clerical. It is strategic. [...]
Overcharging in the Military Justice System
Overcharging is not an accident. It is a tactic. In [...]
Can New Charges Be Added After an Article 32 Hearing?
Yes. New charges can be added after an Article 32 [...]
When Can Charges Be Amended After Preferral?
Charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice are not [...]
Can Charges Be Reduced Before Trial in a Court-Martial?
Yes. Military charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice [...]
How Long Does Referral Take in a Court-Martial?
If you are under investigation or charges have been preferred [...]
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 — [...]