Can I join the military with a DUI and paraphernalia misdemeanor?

No, you are on probation. Also, the underlying offenses may be a second disqualifier even if not on probation. The recruiter will know the answers...

Can I get out of a contract with a lawyer?

Yes you may change attorney's at any time. This is usually a bad idea once there's been a lot of work done and deadlines or court appearances are...

Will I be allowed to work on base with a genera under honorable conditions discharge?

Possibly. Over the last several years the military has been aggressive in barring people from base because of criminal records or adverse...

There is a process you can follow with the base to get a limited lift of any bar. The process is not guaranteed to get the bar lifted. There are...

You can be extended for the purpose of prosecution at court-martial, but not for NJP or adsep. While they may be able to complete the NJP before...

Will I be court martialed for failing a ua?

You can be extended on active duty for the purpose of prosecution but not for NJP or adsep. If you ETS, you get a DD214, midnight of your ETS day...

Can a Company CDR at your present duty station initiate a flag for a soldier who has an open investigation on another post?

1. Yes. But that does not seem to be the worst of your problems if there's an open investigation. 2. You should not talk to investigators or...

What are my protections against family court motions while I am deployed in military?

It's a little complicated. Go immediately to the base legal assistance office. They have lawyers there who regularly deal with these issues. They...

Service member traveled to foreign country to have sex with a minor. What UCMJ law(s) does that conduct fall under?

I have represented a number of military personnel accused of this type conduct. There are various UCMJ articles that apply. One of them is...

1. Each Service, including the Air Force, has rules and regulations that require them to properly "support" their dependents. So, when the don't do...