Military Law 101

Quick breakdowns of the UCMJ articles service members are most often charged under: what the government has to prove and what you are facing.

Article 128: Assault

Article 112a: Drug Offenses

Article 107: False Official Statements

Article 88: Contempt Toward Officials

Article 92: Failure to Obey an Order

Article 86: AWOL

Article 81: Conspiracy

Strange Laws Under the UCMJ, Part III

Know Your Rights

What you can and cannot be made to do, from talking to investigators to handing over your phone, and how to protect yourself.

Your 5th Amendment Right in the Military, Part 1

Your 5th Amendment Right in the Military, Part 2

Your 5th Amendment Right, Part 3: How to Invoke Your Rights

Privacy Rights to Your Cell Phone

Legal Rights of Military Service Members

What Commanders Cannot Do Under the UCMJ

Unlawful Command Influence

The Military Justice Process

How cases move from investigation through hearings, boards, and trial, and what each step means for your career.

The Court-Martial Process: A Quick Overview

The Article 32 Hearing Explained

Military Separation Boards

Dismissal and Dishonorable Discharge

Double Jeopardy in the UCMJ, Part 1

Double Jeopardy in the UCMJ, Part 2