Marion County military criminal lawyers

Just like any other civilian criminal, members of the armed forces also commit crimes that are punishable by law, and a court-martial, which tries people who are subject to military law, is a stressful situation to be in. During a court-martial, unlike other civilian cases, the military provides you with an attorney for free. Fortunately, that is not the only defense you have a right to retain, and hiring a private military criminal defense lawyer could be in your best interests.

You Get to Choose Your Counsel

As the accused, you will want to be represented by someone you can trust. Someone who is going to save your career by fully dedicating themselves to your case. Having a private military defense attorney offers you such luxury, which may not be the case with an appointed attorney. Also, according to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), you have the complete right to be represented by a lawyer of your choice.

They Will be Focused on Your Case

To have a fairly tried case, you need an attorney who is going to be focused on nothing else but your case. Most appointed attorneys have lots of caseloads, meaning your case may not get the attention it deserves. A civilian military attorney, however, is sure to defend you at every stage of the case, and you owe it to yourself to hire the best private military attorney you can.

They Do Not Have to Answer to the Chain of Command

Appointed lawyers are prohibited from representing you until the investigation is completed and you are charged with an offense. This could mean that they will not be as detailed as is required, and you do not want this. However, having an assurance that your civilian military attorney will do all the investigations required without having to answer to anyone is a plus for you. Not only that, your defense attorney will also rebuke a faulty trial without any fear of retribution.

You Can Keep Both Lawyers

Two is always better than one. While you only get to pay the civilian lawyer, your success will be twice as much. Therefore, it is best to let the two lawyers work in conjunction with a much productive case. Both will pool their resources and time to ensure that you have a successful outcome. This also promises that your case will be worked on thoroughly.

They Offer Immediate Action

The defense counsel from the court-martial may not be sensitive to the complexity of your case. Therefore, your civilian military defense attorney is more competent to deal with your case. This is because, if your case is critical or complex, they will work on it as soon as possible. Such cases will have a huge impact on the success of your future career, and it is, therefore, necessary that quick action is taken. Such an attorney is going to look out for your rights, and make your life much easier.

Experience

Most of the appointed military lawyers have inadequate experience in contested trials. If you allow the appointed counsel to represent you, there is a high possibility you may end up with one who does not have the knowledge and experience to:

• Conduct a proper investigation
• Give your case the attention it deserves
• Develop an effective defense strategy

When you hire an attorney from Raiser & Kenniff, you will have legal representation from an expert who has the ability to fully evaluate and anticipate the prosecution’s case, so as to be able to best prepare a successful defense.

Call to Action!

Whether you need legal counsel for non-judicial punishment or a summary court-martial, or if you are facing a special court-martial or general court-martial, we are ready to fight for you. We have experience working with members of armed forces and understand how the military legal system works. Contact us at (888) 646-0025 today and let us discuss your case for free.