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Although Colorado State laws and the uniform code of military justice (UCMJ) are clear, things can become confusing if you are a military service member charged with both military and civilian charges, or if you are a civilian charged with a crime on a military installation. With decades of experience in the Colorado Springs area, the Law Office of Murphy and Price’s legal team is experienced in defending military services members in Article 15 charges, court-martial charges, and federal charges as well as in civilian court. Additionally, we are well-versed in immigration and military defense.
Tune into our military lawyer blog to learn everything you need to know about military and civilian legal defense in the military setting. For all of your military legal defense needs, contact our law offices today!
A military court-martial is a judicial process that provides trial and punishment to members of the military who have been accused of a crime. This process follows many of the same procedures as civilian court, but there are key differences. The purpose of a court-martial is to maintain discipline and order within the military, and…
Read MoreAs part of the military, members know that discipline is a key part of everyday structure. Because everyone is human, mistakes happen, and when they do, you’ve likely heard about Article 15 UCMJ. Article 15 is what’s known as non-judicial punishment, and it’s the military’s way of dealing with less serious offenses without immediately escalating…
Read MoreArticle 15, often referred to as “non-judicial punishment” or “NJP” is a critical aspect of military law that every service member should be familiar with. Murphy & Price LLP, your trusted military lawyers in Colorado are providing a comprehensive overview of Article 15 and its significance in the armed forces. In this blog post, we’ll…
Read MoreIf you have been charged with a crime while serving in the military, it is important to have an experienced military defense lawyer to help you with your case. At Murphy & Price LLP, our mission is to ensure that you have the military defense lawyer you need. That’s why below we’re sharing four reasons…
Read MoreFirst things first, from our entire law office, thank you for your service. If you are reading this post, it means that you are serving (or have a loved one who is serving) and are facing punitive action. At the Law Office of Murphy and Price, we have dedicated the last few decades to providing…
Read MoreColorado’s recreational marijuana use laws have made our beautiful state an even more desirable place to visit. The first place in the nation to make recreational marijuana sales and consumption completely legal, not knowing all the facts can get connoisseurs in some real legal trouble. Yes, any person over the age of 21 can legally…
Read MoreMany people can easily understand that military service members arrested on military property will be arrested by military police and tried in the military judicial system. And, civilians arrested on the civilian property will be arrested by civilian law enforcement and tried in the local or federal court system. However, the understanding gets a little…
Read MoreWe’ve already explored some of the reasons you should consider hiring a civilian military lawyer for your court martial. Here are two more very important reasons you should consider it when going to trial in the Colorado Springs area. They don’t have to answer to the chain of command. JAGs are subject to answering to…
Read MoreA court-martial is an incredibly stressful situation to be in as a member of the armed forces. You could be facing charges of desertion, insubordination, or even serious criminal charges. If you are a member of the armed forces and are facing a court-martial, you have a right to hire a civilian military lawyer to…
Read MoreIn the realm of military courts, the general court-martial is the most serious of circumstances, often compared to the civilian felony due to the nature of the crimes committed as well as the potential severity of the punishments, which can include confinement, a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge, and even death. All members of the United…
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