“I just received a letter of reprimand. It says that I have three days to respond. What should I do?” As the top Honolulu Letter of Reprimand (GOMOR) Lawyer, this is a question we hear quite often. If you find yourself in this situation, we want you to know you’re not alone. The legal team […]
Monthly Archives: June 2022
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Sexual assault in the military is a significant issue. In fact, sexual assault and other sexual offenses under the UCMJ are arguably the most commonly charged offenses at a court martial. Society, and Congress in turn, have put a spotlight on sexual assault in the military over the past 15 years. What Does “Sexual Assault […]
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The punitive articles of the UCMJ are a series of statutes (laws) that specify criminal offenses in all branches of the Armed Forces. Let’s take a look at the evolution of UCMJ Offenses. Military members have been subject to a military criminal code since before the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. The Articles […]
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Ask a Court Martial Military Attorney Although most trial decisions are made by the defense attorney on the case, there are a few decisions that an accused (the military term for “defendant”) must make. In a court martial criminal trial in the military, one of the decisions an accused must make is whether to request […]