San Diego Special Courts-Martial Attorney
Fighting on Your Behalf
When you find yourself facing a special court-martial, having a skilled attorney to help guide you through the process is extremely important. No matter what situation you may be facing, having a special court-martial lawyer in San Diego at your side can make all the difference.
Call Meeks Military Law today at (760) 512-8161 to get started with a consultation.
What to Expect
Commonly, special courts-martial happen after the refusal of a
summary court-martial. Many liken the special court-martial to a civilian misdemeanor court
action since confinement is limited to one year. But service members can
also receive bad conduct discharges, forfeiture of 2/3 of their pay for
one year, and reduction to pay grade E-1. The punishments can also deprive
service members of all benefits of service provided by the Department
of Defense and the Veteran’s administration. Thus, in so many ways,
special courts-martial will have life-impacting repercussions for service
members. The importance of special courts-martial in service members'
lives cannot be overstated.
At a special court-martial, an accused has the right to a detailed active
duty military lawyer, an active-duty military lawyer of his own choice
if that counsel is available, and a civilian-military lawyer. He can request
a trial by members, including enlisted members, as well as trial by judge alone.
Common special court-martial cases include:
- Disrespect
- Desertion and absence without leave
- Drug use
- Fraternization
- Larceny
- Assault
- Disobeying orders
Let Jeffrey Meeks Be There for You
If you are facing a special court-martial, reach out to Meeks Military Law today for a free consultation to discuss your case. When choosing a military lawyer, there is no substitute for experience.
I have years of experience handling these cases. Call me at (760) 512-8161 today to find out where to start.