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<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">Crime vs. Minor Offense</h3> | <h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">Crime vs. Minor Offense</h3> | ||
The criminal activities discussed in this document are those that would fall under the purview of the Star Fleet Judge Advocate General's | The criminal activities discussed in this document are those that would fall under the purview of the Star Fleet Judge Advocate General's Corps, potentially to be adjudicated under a court-martial if mandated by regulations, and if found guilty may carry a minimal sentence of one-year confinement or more. Each step is meticulously guided by the enigmatic articles set forth in the Star Fleet Uniform Code of Military Justice (hereafter referred to as SFUCMJ for brevity). | ||
The term “minor offense” means misconduct normally handled by Commanding Officers under Article 15 and administered during Officer Hours/Captain's Mast, as per the SFUCMJ, and thus does not fall into the scope of this document. | The term “minor offense” means misconduct normally handled by Commanding Officers under Article 15 and administered during Officer Hours/Captain's Mast, as per the SFUCMJ, and thus does not fall into the scope of this document. | ||
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The Star Fleet judicial process is an intricate and often complex melody of cooperation and communication between Star Fleet Security, SFJAG, and SFSECIS, each agency playing in time to maintain the rhythm of justice. Regulations serve as the music, guiding the three entities in their synchronized efforts to protect victims and hold offenders accountable under the SFUCMJ. | The Star Fleet judicial process is an intricate and often complex melody of cooperation and communication between Star Fleet Security, SFJAG, and SFSECIS, each agency playing in time to maintain the rhythm of justice. Regulations serve as the music, guiding the three entities in their synchronized efforts to protect victims and hold offenders accountable under the SFUCMJ. | ||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">STEPS TO REPORTING A CRIME</h4> | <h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">STEPS TO REPORTING A CRIME</h4> | ||
* Often Star Fleet Security | * Often Star Fleet Security personnel will be the first to report alleged or actual crime(s). In addition to the normal chain of command reporting duties, the unit's senior Security Officer is required by regulations to make the initial assessment as to whether the crime(s) warrant being handled by that unit's Commanding Officer under Article 15/Office Hours/Captain's Mast OR must be referred for investigation and potential court-martial-martial under the SFUCMJ. (See MINOR OFFENSE above). | ||
* If the ranking Security Officer deems the crime(s) that per regulations warrant a potential court-martial-martial, they will immediately notify the appropriate SFJAG and SFSECIS units that have jurisdiction over | * If the ranking Security Officer deems the crime(s) that per regulations warrant review for a potential court-martial-martial, they will immediately notify the appropriate SFJAG and SFSECIS units that have jurisdiction over that command. SFJAG will review the evidence of the allegation(s) and determine the necessary course of action, including Charges and Specifications and referral for convening a court-martial. | ||
* On infrequent occasions, SFSECIS may be made aware of crimes directly reported by victims, civilians, or civilian law enforcement agencies. In regards to the latter, the SFSECIS will extend the same multi-departmental court-martials to streamline any investigation process. | * On infrequent occasions, SFSECIS may be made aware of crimes directly reported by victims, civilians, or civilian law enforcement agencies. In regards to the latter, the SFSECIS will extend the same multi-departmental court-martials to streamline any investigation process. | ||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">CRIME SCENE</h3> | <h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">CRIME SCENE</h3> | ||
Star Fleet Security | Star Fleet Security officers are usually first on the scene, where they may stop a crime in progress and apprehend offenders or suspects. If the crime was already committed, Star Fleet Security & Investigative Service Agents (SFSECIS) try to piece together exactly what happened. Either way, they follow a process to gather evidence in support of a criminal charge and conviction. | ||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">CRIME SCENE MANAGEMENT</h4> | <h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">CRIME SCENE MANAGEMENT</h4> | ||
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Practices regarding what evidence may be brought against an individual in trials are addressed by the SFUCMJ. When evidence is obtained through the violation of those articles, the accused is able to apply to have the evidence excluded from the trial under section 831.31. | Practices regarding what evidence may be brought against an individual in trials are addressed by the SFUCMJ. When evidence is obtained through the violation of those articles, the accused is able to apply to have the evidence excluded from the trial under section 831.31. | ||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">INVESTIGATION</h4> | <h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">INVESTIGATION</h4> | ||
<h5 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">Investigation Mandates</h5> | |||
* No charge or specification may be referred to a general court-martial for trial until a thorough and impartial investigation of all the matters set forth therein has been made. This investigation shall include inquiry as to the truth of the matter set forth in the charges, consideration of the form of charges, and recommendation as to the disposition which should be made of the case in the interest of justice and discipline (SFUCMJ 832-32.1). | |||
A criminal investigation refers to the process of collecting information (or evidence) about a crime in order to: <br> | A criminal investigation refers to the process of collecting information (or evidence) about a crime in order to: <br> | ||
(1) determine if a crime has been committed;<br> | (1) determine if a crime has been committed;<br> | ||