Sexual Assault & Rape

Veterans Defense

Sexual assault and rape are serious offenses that have life changing consequences

Over the last few years, military commanders have been pressured to place more emphasis on sexual assault and rape. Unlawful command influence (UCI) is the improper use, or perception of use, of superior authority to interfere with the court-martial process. UCI is consistently called “the mortal enemy of military justice.” The mere appearance of UCI can be as devastating to public perception about the fairness of the military’s court-martial system. Each allegation of sexual assault & rape, regardless of the significance of the allegation, is scrutinized at the highest levels of command. The political pressure on military leaders to not only place a major emphasis on sexual assault and rape but also to produce convictions for these crimes has not changed.

You do not have to face the allegations alone

By simply making a complaint, and offering no other evidence in support of the complaint, a victim will receive a military attorney at government expense and can force the accused service member to change units and duty locations with minimal due process. Hearing that you have been accused of sexual assault and rape can make you feel hopeless. The repercussions alone can be overwhelming: death or life imprisonment; lifelong sex offender registration; dishonorable discharge (or dismissal in the case of officers); loss of veterans’ benefits; and the social stigma of a federal conviction can be overwhelming.

Our team has the experience to defend your rights. The first step is to understand the facts of the case. After hearing your version of the events, our promise to you is that we will conduct a complete investigation of the facts by interviewing all of the witnesses and confronting the complaining witness regarding the accusations. Our team has the experience, training, knowledge, and dedication to give you the best representation possible. The time to act is now. Call our team today, so we can get to work for you.

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