Patrick Korody now co-author on Court Martial Advocacy: Trying the Military Case, published by West Publishing

I am now co-author with Charlie Swift for the second edition of Court Martial Advocacy: Trying the Military Case, published by West Publishing (Thomson Reuters). Look for the second edition later this year. The update will focus on the recent changes to military law, which mostly relate to sex offenses and victim rights. Learn more …

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Sexual Assault Defense – Challenging Experts

Today’s prosecutors have significant resources at their fingertips – investigators, forensic scientists, social workers, forensic psychiatrists, and so forth.  This government machine is working towards the common goal of obtaining a conviction in a sex crime case.  More resources are dedicated now more than ever to prosecute cases involving sexual assault and other sex crimes.  …

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When to refuse non-judicial punishment (NJP / Article 15) and demand trial by court-martial

Except in the case of a service member attached to or embarked in a vessel (normally Sailors assigned to ships or Marines/Sailors embarked on a ship for a deployment), the member can refuse non-judicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15, UCMJ and demand trial by court-martial.  This is a very important decision for any service member …

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How a false exculpatory statement can crush an accused at trial.

I have previously written about why one should never waive Article 31(b) rights (the functional equivalent to Miranda rights in the civilian world) when interviewed by law enforcement unless guided by a skilled attorney.  One of the reasons is because law enforcement officers like detectives and NCIS special agents have years of training and experience …

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If read your Article 31(b) rights, should you ever speak to military investigators?

The short answer is NO.  Also, don’t be confused about what can be used against you later at disciplinary, legal, or administrative hearing.Any statement – whether written, spoken, or even gestures – can be used against you at later time.Congress gave you Article 31b, UCMJ (it’s a federal statute!).  Use it.Article 31b applies when servicemembers …

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Why domestic violence allegations can cripple a military career.

I answered a post on Avvo.com recently where a military member stated that he was investigated but not charged with an assault under Article 128, the victim being his spouse. Domestic violence, in its simplest terms, is a threat or act of violence against a family member or someone similarly situated, like a live-in girlfriend. …

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