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Glad you asked! We provide a wealth of information and services across all branches of Star Fleet, both in and out of the courtroom. We aim to deliver excellence at every encounter, and to provide competent legal analysis in a variety of environments. SFJAG officers frequently assist unit Commanders in virtually every division of Star Fleet. | Glad you asked! We provide a wealth of information and services across all branches of Star Fleet, both in and out of the courtroom. We aim to deliver excellence at every encounter, and to provide competent legal analysis in a variety of environments. SFJAG officers frequently assist unit Commanders in virtually every division of Star Fleet. | ||
Examples of non-trial related activities include: | <h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">Examples of non-trial related activities include:</h3> | ||
*Assisting service members with personal legal issues for free, no exorbitant attorney fees! | *Assisting service members with personal legal issues for free, no exorbitant attorney fees! | ||
*Representing Star Fleet in contract matters | *Representing Star Fleet in contract matters | ||
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*Participating in civil litigation and claim settlements | *Participating in civil litigation and claim settlements | ||
Examples of trial related activities include: | <h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">Examples of trial related activities include:</h3> | ||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">General courts-martial:</h4> | |||
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This is the most serious form of military judicial proceeding. Facing a general court-martial is much like facing a felony charge in civilian court. The SFUCMJ requires hearings and presentation of evidence following an investigation. | This is the most serious form of military judicial proceeding. Facing a general court-martial is much like facing a felony charge in civilian court. The SFUCMJ requires hearings and presentation of evidence following an investigation. | ||
< | <h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">Special courts-martial:</h4> | ||
These courts are convened to handle the equivalent of civilian misdemeanor offenses such as certain drug crimes. While not as serious as general courts-martial, a special court-martial can hand down significant punishments, including confinement for up to one year, forfeitures, reduction in rank and a bad-conduct discharge. | These courts are convened to handle the equivalent of civilian misdemeanor offenses such as certain drug crimes. While not as serious as general courts-martial, a special court-martial can hand down significant punishments, including confinement for up to one year, forfeitures, reduction in rank and a bad-conduct discharge. | ||
< | <h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">Summary courts-martial:</h4> | ||
Minor charges and accusations are often resolved through summary courts-martial. Most often held in lieu of Article 15 NJD proceedings. | Minor charges and accusations are often resolved through summary courts-martial. Most often held in lieu of Article 15 NJD proceedings. | ||
< | <h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">Appealing courts-martial:</h4> | ||
Just like a person convicted of a crime in a civilian court, a military service member who receives an adverse courts-martial ruling has the right to appeal. | Just like a person convicted of a crime in a civilian court, a military service member who receives an adverse courts-martial ruling has the right to appeal. | ||
< | <h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">Administrative Separation Board Hearings:</h4> | ||
Enlisted personnel have the right to a board hearing if they have at least six years' active duty or are threatened with an other than honorable discharge. The process often begins with a command investigation that looks into alleged misconduct or perceived lack of performance. | Enlisted personnel have the right to a board hearing if they have at least six years' active duty or are threatened with an other than honorable discharge. The process often begins with a command investigation that looks into alleged misconduct or perceived lack of performance. | ||
< | <h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold; border-bottom-style: none; border-style: none;">Boards of Inquiry:</h4> | ||
In situations involving officers, the board of inquiry is charged with determining whether alleged misconduct or substandard performance occurred and whether the circumstances justify separation from the service. The board will consist of senior officers and is typically convened after an incident occurs that damages the reputation of the officer or the branch. | In situations involving officers, the board of inquiry is charged with determining whether alleged misconduct or substandard performance occurred and whether the circumstances justify separation from the service. The board will consist of senior officers and is typically convened after an incident occurs that damages the reputation of the officer or the branch. | ||