Court Martial Military Offenses

Military Criminal Defense Lawyer

The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) outlines many actions that are not criminal actions in the civilian world but are deemed crimes in the military. The military criminal defense law office of Patrick J. McLain provides experienced advocacy, loyalty, and commitment to individuals charged with a military offense in the United States or throughout the world. Criminal lawyer Patrick J. McLain offers 18 years of legal experience in addition to 20 years of Marine Corps experience. The firm aggressively strives to protect the rights and future of each client. Contact military criminal defense attorney Patrick J. McLain to discuss how a civilian criminal attorney can be an asset.

Unique Military Offenses

The UCMJ defines conduct that is not acceptable according to military standards. Violations of the UCMJ are prosecuted in courts-martial trials. If you have been charged with a court-martial offense, it is important to remember that there are defenses and methods for protecting your reputation. Some court-martial offenses may include:

• UA or AWOL (Unauthorized Absence or Absent With Out Leave): failing to report for duty
• Disobedience or disrespect: disrespecting superiors or disobeying orders
• Fraternization: engaging in relationships, intimate or other terms of familiarity, with individuals of different rank
• Adultery: adultery which is a discredit to service or is prejudicial to good order and discipline
• Other military offenses: war crimes, conduct unbecoming of an officer

Military Defense Lawyer

Patrick J. McLain is a retired Marine Corps military judge who proudly and aggressively defends soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines facing court-martial charges. Substantial evidentiary proof is necessary in these types of court-martial cases, which renders these offenses very defendable. However, utilization of a civilian military criminal defense lawyer offers advantages of extensive experience and dedication as well as military law knowledge.

Trust in court-martial lawyer Patrick McLain to aggressively pursue justice. Contact the military defense law firm today to discuss your rights.