I receive many calls from military service members about whether or not they have to report an arrest or a DUI. Unfortunately, the answer to that question isn’t simple and … it depends.

Past criminal conduct is one of the most common issues that prevent applicants from obtaining a security clearance. Members of the military, federal employees, as well as, federal contractors are often required to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Mental illness is at the forefront of America’s hot topic issues. For military, federal employees and federal contractors prior bouts with mental health can create hurdles during the security clearance process. While it is not the federal government’s goal to deny security clearance applicants that suffer from psychological conditions, safeguards have been put in place in order to evaluate security clearance applicants appropriately.

As stated in previous blog posts, credibility isn’t just relevant, it is paramount to the military fact-finder presiding over court-martials in Jacksonville, North Carolina. And when the case involves Article 120, UCMJ (Rape, Sexual Assault, Abusive Sexual Contact) this couldn’t be more true.

Once a court-martial starts, accusers of Article 120, UCMJ (Sexual Assault) testify about the alleged sexual assault, rape, or abusive sexual contact. Often, clients have reservations or concerns that their accusers will lie on the stand or the accuser’s testimony will be coached to match other witness’ testimony.

Military defense attorneys trying cases involving rape, sexual assault and abusive sexual contact must be able to show that the Article 120, UCMJ accuser is untruthful.

The majority of the Eastern Judicial Circuit’s court-martials involving Article 120, UCMJ allegations take place onboard Camp Lejeune, NC.

Since 2018, there have been many courts-martial involving allegations of Article 120, UCMJ (rape, sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, etc.) onboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and near the Jacksonville, North Carolina area.

As a military defense attorney who frequently takes cases to contested courts-martial and is trained in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) it is critical that you hire a military defense attorney who can effectively impeach your sexual assault accuser.