As a proud member of the military forces, you have dedicated your life to defending your country. If you are facing military criminal charges or even under investigation, you need a defense team that is equally committed to defending your rights.

In the military, there are both criminal charges and conduct charges. Conduct charges can arise from certain actions committed by a member of the military even though that conduct would not be a crime in the civilian world. Criminal charges can arise when a member of the military commits a criminal act either while on base or while off base.

It is possible, although not very common, for a member of the military to commit an act off base and be prosecuted both by the military and the civilian courts. While a conduct charge may not carry civilian consequences (such as being labeled a "felon" or registering as a sex offender), having a conduct charge sustained against you will, nevertheless, have significant ramifications on your career.

The military justice process is different from the civilian state and federal court systems. Click on the link below for an overview of this process.

If you have been questioned or if you have been told an investigator wants to speak with you, experienced legal counsel should be retained promptly. If you have not given a statement, you should not do so until you have discussed the matter with counsel. Sometimes admitting to the most "innocent" fact can be to your detriment.

If at all possible, stand on your right to have civilian counsel and don't rely solely upon your military defense counsel. Talk to the best private criminal defense attorneys you can find with specific knowledge of the military justice system.

Call us now at 1-800-432-BELL (2355) for a free consultation with one of our star attorneys. We stand ready to defend you both inside and outside the courtroom. Early intervention is the key to our mutual success.