U.S. Military Courts-Martial Attorney
The Law Office of Charles W. Gittins, P.C.
Court-martial trials are a very specialized kind of criminal trial and they are conducted by very different rules than those governing civilian justice. Without question, they require a tough and aggressive defense.
The Law Office of Charles W. Gittins, P.C., provides both strong legal representation and an impressive record of effective results to members of the United States armed services stationed throughout the world. Attorney Gittins represents officers and enlisted personnel from every branch of the United States armed services and defends them in court-martial trials against charges such as:
- Murder in combat
- Sexual assault (rape)
- Drug offenses and positive drug urinalysis results
- Fraternization (unprofessional relationships)
- Various other charges of misconduct
Types of court-martial proceedings include:
General Court-Martial Trials
A general court-martial is reserved for serious felony charges and can result in lengthy jail terms as well as the loss of pension, medical care, and other benefits. A general court-martial may adjudge a Dishonorable Discharge, the most adverse characterization of military discharge.
Special Court-Martial Trials
A special court-martial may be brought for less serious, misdemeanor types of offenses and can result in up to one year in jail, a grade reduction to E-1, forfeitures of two-thirds of your pay for a period of one year and a Bad Conduct Discharge.
Summary Court-Martial / Article 15 Hearings
Article 15 hearings and summary courts-martial trials are a commander's tool for ensuring good order and discipline. These matters generally deal with minor offenses, with punishments dependent upon both the rank of the commanding officer and the rank of the person the charges are being brought against.
Whether you face an Article 15 or a trial by court-martial, the cost of a conviction is too high to entrust your case to a less-experienced lawyer or overworked JAG officer. As a civilian attorney, Mr. Gittins is able to provide each and every client with tough, aggressive representation in each type of forum.
Contact the Law Office of Charles W. Gittins, P.C., today for a free initial telephone consultation about your specific case.
