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Understanding Recent Changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)

The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is a comprehensive set of laws that govern the military justice system in the United States. It outlines the legal rights and responsibilities of military personnel and establishes the procedures and processes for handling legal matters within the military. Recently, there have been significant changes to the UCMJ…

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Office of the Special Trial Counsel

The Office of the Special Trial Counsel (OSTC) is a new office within the United States Army that is responsible for making referral decisions in certain court-martial cases. The establishment of the OSTC is viewed by some as an important step towards ensuring fairness and impartiality in the Army’s legal system. Types of Cases the…

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A Pretrial Agreement

The Uniform Code of Military Justice guarantees a Soldier the right to a court martial by members, and protects against self-incrimination.  Despite these guarantees, the vast majority of court martial cases end in a plea of guilty, not trial by members. Although a Solder has the right to plead not-guilty and require a court-martial panel…