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Category Archives: UCMJ

Can You Really Face Military Prosecution for Cheating on Your Spouse?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Military Law | UCMJ

You probably know that the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is a separate set of rules from federal and state laws, but you might not know how separate. One of the most distinct differences is how the UCMJ governs the personal lives of military members.

Perhaps you’ve heard rumors of a law against cheating on your spouse. Though rarely used, this is technically true, and people have been prosecuted for it.

So, if you have been involved

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Domestic Violence Is Now a Separate UCMJ Offense: What Does It Mean?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Military Law | UCMJ

It’s been nearly a year since the legislation was passed which updated the Uniform Code of Military Justice to include language to separate crimes of domestic violence under laws referencing assault by military personnel.

Simply put, the purpose of the changes was to prohibit those military personnel (or former servicemen and women) who commit domestic violence crimes from legally purchasing firearms.

A prime example in helping to incite this change – a former airman gunned down 26

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When Do Minnesotans Need to Worry about the UCMJ Being Enforced?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Military Law | UCMJ

Entering the armed forces is more than just boot camp and drill sergeants, you have an entirely new set of laws to follow. The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) was enacted in 1951 in order to promote discipline, efficiency, and strength within the nation’s armed forces.

Every member of the armed forces, from the Army to the Coast Guard, must follow these rules. Additional rules may be enacted by a certain branch of the military, but will only

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