Conduct Unbecoming an Officer
Conduct Unbecoming an Officer Defense Lawyer
Court Martial Attorney
Officers in the military are held to much higher standards than other U.S. citizens. A commissioned officer can be charged with committing a military offense if the military believes that his or her alleged conduct seriously compromised his or her character or standing as an officer.
As a former Marine, conduct unbecoming an officer defense attorney Patrick J. McLain knows that military officers are hard charges who understand the short- and long-term impact of any allegations they face. He is committed to doing all he can to protect your career, your reputation and your future. If you have been charged with conduct unbecoming an officer, contact our law office to put a dedicated court martial defense lawyer on your side.
What Is Conduct Unbecoming an Officer?
"Conduct unbecoming an officer" is a very broad offense that can be used to charge an officer for a wide range of acts that are usually not criminal under state or federal laws.
Under Article 121 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), these acts can include anything categorized as conduct unbecoming a lady or gentleman, including acts of dishonesty, unfair dealing, indecency, injuries, indecorum, lawlessness or cruelty. The following are examples of acts that may be considered conduct unbecoming an officer:
- Participating in prostitution
- Gambling with subordinates
- Drunk and disorderly public conduct
- Theft
- Cheating (such as cheating on a test)
- Making a false statement
- Failure to pay debts
We have represented hundreds of officers facing conduct unbecoming an officer charges in Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP) and court martial proceedings. We are serious about protecting your career and committed to doing all we can to secure positive results in your case. Call our Dallas office at (214) 377-1470 (ext. 227) or send us an e-mail to schedule an initial consultation.