Legal Q&A

I heard that a report was submitted for insult of a superior officer; what should I do?

Hello, I am currently a soldier serving in the military. Recently, while I was complaining about a superior in the barracks, it seems that my swearing reached the ears of a senior soldier or an officer. It was something I said as a joke, but I heard that a report was submitted for insult of a superior. In such a case, what punishment can I receive under the Military Criminal Act? I would appreciate a quick answer.

Military affairs attorney, are sex crimes under the Military Criminal Act much different in punishment from sex crimes under the Criminal Act?

Hello. I am currently a service member on military duty. It is shameful and regrettable, but.. I once forcibly molested a junior in the military. An investigation is now underway, and I am curious about how the Military Criminal Act and the ordinary Criminal Act differ regarding sex crimes. Are service members punished more heavily? I am very anxious and worried. Military affairs attorney, I would appreciate your advice.

What types of military disciplinary action do career soldiers receive?

Recently, I heard that a friend of mine who is a career soldier could receive military disciplinary action during military service.. I would like to know in what situations disciplinary action can be imposed, what types of disciplinary action exist, and what punishment follows accordingly. Since this is an important part of military life... I would appreciate as detailed an explanation as possible!

When cruel treatment in the military is detected, what punishment is imposed?

A few days ago, my younger sibling was sexually molested by a superior... When a superior in the military beats, sexually molests, or verbally abuses a subordinate, what punishment does that person receive? To an attorney or expert who knows well about cruel treatment in the military... I would appreciate a quick answer, thank you!

Military criminal attorney! Does the Military Criminal Act also apply to noncommissioned officer candidates?

I would like to know whether the Military Criminal Act also applies to noncommissioned officer candidates. I understand it is a law that punishes soldiers when they do wrong, but are noncommissioned officer candidates also treated as soldiers and subject to punishment under the Military Criminal Act? Or is there a separate provision? To a military criminal attorney or expert who knows well about military cases, I would appreciate a detailed explanation.

Pension reduction upon dishonorable discharge... If I am discharged now, can I prevent it?

I am currently serving in the military, and because I have become involved in a criminal case during my service, I am worried about a dishonorable discharge. If I am discharged, can I avoid a pension reduction or the loss of my entitlement? I heard from an acquaintance that there are cases where discharge is restricted. In such a case, what should I do to minimize the disadvantages? I would appreciate a detailed answer.

If a soldier commits a crime, do they always face a military trial?

If a soldier commits a crime, do they always face a military trial? I would like to know on what basis military courts and ordinary courts divide cases. For example, if a soldier commits a sexual crime, would the trial be held in a military court... or would it be held in an ordinary court? I would like to know.

Does the Military Criminal Act also apply to civilians?

I am curious whether the Military Criminal Act also applies to civilians. I thought it was a law that applied only to military personnel, but I think I have heard that certain crimes also apply to civilians. Also, if a former soldier committed a crime in the military but has since been discharged, are they punished under the ordinary Criminal Act? I am curious, so please reply!