Military Law

NJP Appeals: When Command Punishment Goes Too Far Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP) is often treated as “minor discipline,” but the consequences can be career-altering—loss of rank, pay, liberty, and long-term impacts on evaluations and advancement. The good news is that NJP appeals can be highly effective when the command gets the process wrong or the punishment […]

Accused of Sexual Harassment in the Military? How to Protect Your Career, Rights, and Future If you are under investigation or accused of sexual harassment in the military, your career, rank, benefits, and reputation are at risk. A single allegation—true or false—can result in NJP/Article 15, administrative separation, loss of promotion, or even court-martial. This

For thousands of service members and veterans, a routine background check is uncovering something shocking: records showing they were arrested, charged, or part of a criminal case — even though they were never arrested, never charged, and never convicted. A recent lawsuit and emerging reporting indicate that many veterans are being flagged in civilian background-check

Administrative separation for misconduct military Administrative Separation Understanding Reenlistment Codes When a service member faces administrative separation (ADSEP) for misconduct, the decision doesn’t just affect their military career—it can also have lasting consequences for future employment, veterans’ benefits, and their ability to rejoin the armed forces. One of the most important (and often misunderstood) pieces

Attorney patrick Korody discusses Florida’s military veteran population on death row. On September 2, 2025, Korody Law’s founder and Navy JAG Reserve Captain Patrick Korody appeared on WJCT’s First Coast Connect to discuss Florida’s execution of military veterans who were convicted of first degree murder.  Mr. Korody is “learned counsel” for death penalty cases.  The

MILITARY ADMINISTRATIVE LAW UPDATE – BOARD OF INQUIRY Military Board of Inquiry Changes: New Authority to Override a “Retain” Decision (10 U.S.C. § 1182) For decades, officers facing a Board of Inquiry (BOI) under 10 U.S.C. §§ 1181–1182 relied on a critical protection: if the BOI voted to retain the officer, the case effectively ended.

MILITARY PERSONNEL LAW – BOARD OF INQUIRY What Happens After a Board of Inquiry? Updated: Includes recent changes under 10 U.S.C. § 1182 (FY 2025 NDAA) BOI Basics: What Is a Board of Inquiry? A Board of Inquiry (BOI) is a formal administrative hearing under 10 U.S.C. §§ 1181–1182 where a panel of officers determines

Notified a positive military drug test or urinalysis? Schedule a free consultation with our experienced military defense team. contact us MILITARY JUSTICE UPDATE – THC USE IN THE MILITARY POSITIVE DRUG TESTS FOR THC ON THE RISE IN THE U.S. MILITARY Since 2018, there has been at least a 50% increase in the number of

Korody Law Sees Rare Military Positive Urinalysis for Mushrooms In February 2024, Korody Law was retained to represent a servicemember who was notified he tested positive on a unit urinalysis for Psilocin, indicative of use of “magic mushrooms.”  Psilocin is a hallucinogen that produces effects similar to LSD. Individuals using magic mushrooms experience hallucinations and

Best Things To Do Following a Positive Military Urinalysis Drug Test As background, there are several types of military urinalysis.  A “check-in” urinalysis when the member checks-into the unit or returns from leave.  This is considered a valid inspection because every member does it. A “unit sweep” urinalysis occurs when the unit commander directs that