fort leavenworth military criminal lawyers

Military criminal law is a distinct form of criminal law. With civilian law, regular everyday citizens are bound by the laws of their state and/or city. With military law, military personnel is bound by the laws and regulations found in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), set apart from regular civilian laws. This is a complicating factor that leads military personnel to some very difficult situations when they are faced with a court martial. Just any civilian lawyer isn’t going to be able to tackle your case. It takes a military criminal lawyer to understand the Uniform Code and interpret it to your benefit. No matter what you’re charged with, a good military criminal lawyer is going to understand military law better than a civilian lawyer.

Why You Need a Military Criminal Lawyer

The sensitive issues that arise in the military are something that often isn’t even considered “criminal” in civilian law. For example, if a disgruntled retail worker up and quits and leaves their job, they simply lose their job. They might lose a potential recommendation for a next job. They aren’t faced with a court martial the next day. When a military member leaves their post, it’s called desertion and they face a court martial because of it. Taking absence without leave (AWOL) or even missing movement (not catching a required ship or plane) can lead to charges and the need for a military criminal lawyer.

The military also takes violent charges very seriously. Being charged with assault in the military can lead to scandal, discharge, and lifelong shame, not to mention possible imprisonment. No one who has served their country in military service should have to face charges like this with a lawyer that isn’t familiar with military code. Putting your life in the hands of a lawyer who doesn’t know about the Uniform Code is tossing a coin on your future. That’s why you need to hire a military lawyer. You can get charges dismissed, reduced, or even in worst case scenarios, a good military criminal lawyer can have your punishment reduced to something that is the best possible outcome for you. No matter what the circumstances of you case, you need to call us.

Hire A Military Criminal Lawyer Today

Our lawyers are experienced veterans in dealing with the military criminal justice system. We know how much it differs and what is at stake in each case, especially cases like assault charges where your entire reputation is on the line. Soldiers face circumstances that civilians just don’t face. Ever. They deserve a compassionate lawyer who can look at the facts of their case and give them hope that there is a good outcome for their case.

We’ve worked on every type of military criminal case. Whether you’re accused of fraternization, AWOL, or murder, our lawyers know how to analyze your case and develop a winning strategy that will leave you in your best possible outcome. The enormous amount of pressure that our soldiers face is something civilian courts just don’t understand. So before you head into a court martial, call on our lawyers to help you.

We have over 50 years of combined experience and count in our ranks former JAG officers and New York prosecutors. Prosecutors know more than other lawyers how criminal charges are tried and what works when negotiating with prosecutors. After all, they’ve been prosecutors. They’ve faced tough cases and know how to cooperate with judges and work with prosecutors to get offenses dismissed or reduced. Your future is our priority and we want to work with you, no matter what you’re charged with.

Just give us a call to get a free consultation on your case. We’ll visit you wherever you are and go over the facts of your case to see what the best strategy is. Our compassionate lawyers will be on your side every step of the way, working with you and people who are familiar with your case to ensure that your future is going to have a happy ending, no matter what the circumstances are. Call us today to get started on the fight for justice in your life.