Military Law
Service members in the United States Armed Forces must follow civilian laws and military laws. Military laws are similar to civilian law, but also include many unique procedures, protections, penalties, and sources of law.
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Basics of Miltary Law and Civilian Law for Service Members
Service members are government employees with a mission to fight and win the nation's wars. Service members must follow special rules in areas like criminal law, administrative and ethics law, national security law, and maritime law.
All service members in the U.S. Armed Forces are subject to military law. These regulations include rules against fraternization with officers, the discharge process, crimes of insubordination, absence without leave (AWOL), and desertion.
Do I Need a Military Attorney?
Depending on your situation, you might have access to a free military lawyer. But you also always have the right to hire a civilian lawyer. A civilian attorney who practices military law can give you tailored advice based on their experience in your specific type of case, such as military divorce.
You don't even have to choose between one or the other. The assigned military defense attorney can work with your civilian attorney to reach the best solution for your case.
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