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Military servicemembers sometimes find themselves in an awkward position. They may know the law in the state where they come from, but not the law in the state where they end up stationed later in their career. Moving from state to state can make it very difficult for...
There are numerous rules that apply to military service members that would have no bearing on the average civilian. For example, the military has ruled against adultery included in the Uniform Military Code of Justice (UMCJ). Those rules can lead to penalties possibly...
People often develop substance abuse disorders slowly. A drink after work may turn into several drinks each night and eventually bad choices about when to drive home from a bar or party. Attempts to manage pain levels could lead to substance abuse issues with someone...
For the state to bring criminal charges against an individual, there generally needs to be evidence of intentional misconduct. In most cases, police officers or investigatory authorities may spend weeks or longer building a criminal case against an individual. Once a...
The law in Hawaii generally prohibits interpersonal violence. Individuals should not make physical contact with other people with the intent to injure them. Anyone who does cause injury to another party during an altercation could potentially face arrest and...
The military is an intentionally hierarchical structure, and maintaining an appropriate sense of discipline among the ranks is essential when it comes to having effective operations. Article 15 proceedings, which are also called non-judicial punishment, are a unique...
A court-martial is a legal proceeding within the military justice system that addresses alleged violations of military law. It is crucial to distinguish between the civilian and military court systems, as the court-martial process operates exclusively within the...
The United States has become a patchwork of “Stand Your Ground” and “Castle Doctrine” laws that give people some leeway in using lethal force without criminal consequences if they’re protecting themselves, others and/or their homes against a threat of imminent harm....