Military Crimes: Overview

One of the highest honors one can achieve is to protect our country and serve under the United States Military.  This honor can be stripped away if you are accused of a military crime. The military legal system can be very intimidating without proper representation. At Wallin & Klarich, our attorneys have successfully handled hundreds of criminal military matters. Our military criminal defense attorney’s have extensive experience with the military command structure. This military background is a key to having success in defending those accused of military offenses.

Military personnel are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.  Military trials are called court-martials and the juries are composed of military personnel both enlisted and officers, referred to as “court-martial members.”  Military crimes are categorized into three categories: Summary court-martial, where one officer serves as Judge and Jury with the maximum confinement time being 30 days; Special court-martial, the military equivalent of a civilian misdemeanor with the maximum confinement time being 12 months; and General court-martial, the military equivalent of a civilian felony court with unlimited punishment. There are also hosts of non-judicial procedures known as Non-judicial punishment (NJP) in the Navy and Marine Corps and Article 15 in the Army and Air Force. These non-judicial procedures also include administrative separations for misconduct, overweight, medical issues, and sexual orientation.

If you or a loved one is facing a charge for a military crime, it is important that you speak with an experienced military crime attorney.  At Wallin & Klarich, we have over 30 years of experience in handling all types of criminal matters.  We can provide you with quality representation to get the best possible result in your case.  Call us today at (888) 749-0034.  We will be there when you call.