Massachusetts Military Crimes Attorneys
No matter where you are stationed in the military in Massachusetts - Hanscom Air Force Base in Lexington, Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, or Otis Air National Guard Base (ANGB) on Cape Cod - if you face certain military charges, the Military Crimes Attorneys at The Massachusetts Criminal Defense Group can help. For a no-obligation consultation, call us at (800) 461-6900.
Military law is governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and its attendant administrative rules and procedures. In cases involving allegations of war crimes, the application of the Geneva Convention or other treaties may be pertinent.
Any time a soldier does not adhere to the UCMJ or chooses to commit a criminal offense, he or she can be charged with a military crime. A criminal defense attorney who has a working knowledge of the rules of engagement and military regulations and procedures is essential in defending the decisions of a soldier faced with confusing orders or the need to make a split-second decision.
Going before a military court to face criminal charges can be a stressful and altogether intimidating experience. If you are facing a court-martial, it is advisable to retain the services of an attorney with significant courtroom experience protecting the rights of enlisted military personnel.
At The Massachusetts Criminal Defense Group, our goal is not only to provide you with aggressive and effective defense strategies, but also to help you cope with your stress during this difficult time. For having served your country, you deserve highly-skilled representation.
The military can charge you with a variety of crimes that are both the same as, and different from civilian law. If you or a loved one is subject to court-martial, we can handle any kind of charges, including:
Administrative discharge, commonly called administrative separation or involuntary discharge, is an action taken against a military service member due to poor performance of duty, drug use, crimes against the person, or any other crime listed above.
Since the military does not have a bail system in place, you are probably confused as being arrested is an emotionally-charged experience. As arresting authorities must have probable cause to believe that you committed the crime for which you have been arrested, and that confinement is necessary, we will be your most zealous advocates in making sure pre-trial confinement methods and procedures are being followed.
If a soldier is convicted of committing a military crime, he or she will face a different set of penalties. For example, a soldier who is convicted of going AWOL by a military tribunal will be punished with dishonorable discharge from the military. Being dishonorably discharged from the military is considered disgraceful by many people. Along with that stigma, many soldiers find it even more difficult when they lose their military benefits and recognize the bleak future that exists as it relates to their future opportunities and moving forward with their lives after having been dishonorably discharged.
Whether you are in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard, we have the legal team
and the resources to defend you in your criminal case. Our offices have the know-how to ensure that enlisted men and women receive due process when appearing before a military tribunal or court. Hopefully, it won't need to get that far.
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