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Article 134 Extramarital Sexual Offenses (Article 134) | Adultery Adultery charges under Article 134 turn on facts most people never think about. Here is what the government has to prove, and where those cases fall apart. Read the article →

Article 92 What is Article 92 UCMJ? | Military Lawyer Failure to obey an order or regulation is the charge commanders reach for most often. What counts as a lawful order, and what does not. Read the article →

Article 84 UCMJ Article 84: Breach of Medical Quarantine A quarantine breach charge can follow a service member for years. Read how Article 84 works and what a defense looks like. Read the article →

Discharge Military Discharge Upgrade Lawyer Looking for a discharge upgrade lawyer? Younts Law offers free consultations to help you restore your record and regain benefits. Read the article →

Article 15 Nonjudicial Punishment (Article 15 NJP) If you have been given the option of nonjudicial punishment (Article 15 NJP) under the UCMJ, contact Younts Law today for a free consultation. Read the article →

Article 79 UCMJ Article 79 (Conviction of Offense Charged) Lesser included offenses decide more court-martial outcomes than most people realize. Here is how Article 79 shapes a panel's options. Read the article →

Article 78 UCMJ Article 78 (Accessory After the Fact) Helping someone after the fact can become its own offense. What the government must prove under Article 78, and the defenses available. Read the article →

Article 128 Article 128 – Assault | Military Lawyer Charged with assault or aggravated assault under UCMJ Article 128? Contact Younts Law today for a free, confidential consultation. Read the article →

Article 134 Fraternization Article 134 UCMJ Fraternization cases live and die on the good order and discipline element. Here is what that means in a real courtroom. Read the article →

Article 87 Article 87 UCMJ (Missing Movement) Missing movement is charged as either design or neglect, and the difference matters enormously at sentencing. Read the article →

Article 82 UCMJ Article 82 (Solicitation) Words alone can support a solicitation charge. What Article 82 requires, and how intent gets litigated. Read the article →

Article 80 UCMJ Article 80 (Attempts) An attempt carries nearly the same exposure as the completed offense. Where the line sits between preparation and a criminal act. Read the article →

Article 86 Article 86 of the UCMJ (Absence Without Leave) AWOL charges range from a few hours late to a full unauthorized absence. The duration drives everything that follows. Read the article →

Article 85 Desertion | Article 85 UCMJ Charged under UCMJ Article 85 for desertion? Contact Younts Law today for a free consultation and get experienced military defense to protect your future. Read the article →

Article 81 UCMJ Article 81 (Conspiracy) A conspiracy charge only needs an agreement and one overt act. That low bar is exactly why these cases get overcharged. Read the article →

Article 83 What is Article 83 of the UCMJ? Fraudulent enlistment, appointment, or separation. What Article 83 covers and why these cases often start with a paperwork review. Read the article →

Article 112a Article 112a of the UCMJ | Drug Crimes Positive urinalysis results are not the end of the case. Chain of custody and lab procedure get challenged more often than you would expect. Read the article →

Resource Standards of Ethical Conduct The ethics rules service members are held to, and how a violation turns into an administrative or criminal problem. Read the article →

Resource What is Installation Jurisdiction? Exclusive, concurrent, or proprietary. Which authority prosecutes you depends on the ground you were standing on. Read the article →

Resource What are the Types of Military Court-Martial? Summary, special, and general courts-martial carry very different exposure. Know which one you are facing before you decide anything. Read the article →

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