Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) deals with various sexual offenses, including rape, sexual assault, and indecent acts. One of the key elements of these offenses is the [...]

UCMJ Article 120 is the Uniform Code of Military Justice article that pertains to sexual assault offenses. The maximum punishment for UCMJ Article 120 depends on the specific offense and the [...]

Find a military sexual assault lawyer This video discusses why it’s important to retain an experienced lawyer who knows how to defend against UCMJ Article 120 Sexual Assault Allegations. [...]

Casual sex factors that call for an experienced military sexual assault attorney Eliminating sexual assault from the military is a laudable goal.  However, the complexity of the problem does not [...]

DNA Records associated with a sexual assault investigation  Having DNA taken is part of the investigatory process for those caught up in a sexual assault investigation. It is a legal invasion of [...]

In a recent press release, the Air Force announced the update to DAF Instruction 36-3211: Military Separations where the USAF discharge rules for sex offenders have changed. The DAF said the [...]

UCMJ sexual assault or rape is one of the most serious of all crimes in the military. In fact, most military courts-martial and court-martial appeals are for Article 120 UCMJ sexual assault [...]

What happens when court-martialed? What happens when you are court-martialed? Those service-members who are court-martialed can face a variety of outcomes. These include being acquitted of [...]

We take for granted that in the United States a person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.  The prosecutor has the burden to prove guilt.  The presumption of innocence [...]

In December 2021, Congress passed, and the President signed, the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act or “NDAA”.  The 2022 NDAA makes significant changes to the U.S. military [...]