Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Fort Eustis, Virginia Military Criminal Lawyers

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Fort Eustis, Virginia Military Criminal Lawyers

If you are stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis and facing criminal charges, you need an experienced military criminal defense lawyer on your side. As a joint base, Langley-Eustis serves all branches – Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. Facing court-martial or non-judicial punishment can jeopardize your military career and benefits. A conviction may result in brig time, loss of rank, forfeiture of pay, a bad conduct discharge, or even a dishonorable discharge. Your military lawyer’s job is to protect your rights and build the strongest defense.

The Military Justice System

The military has its own justice system separate from civilian courts. Serious charges like drug distribution, sexual assault, or murder may go to general court-martial, which is similar to a civilian felony trial. Less serious charges can be handled through special court-martial or non-judicial punishment under Article 15 of the UCMJ. Your lawyer will advise you on the best way to proceed.

Common Crimes & Defenses

Some of the most common crimes we see at Langley-Eustis include:

• Drug offenses like use, possession, distribution
• Sexual assault, rape
• Domestic violence, assault
• DUI, drunk driving
• AWOL, desertion
• Larceny, theft

Whether you are innocent or committed misconduct, there may be defenses that apply in your case:

• Lack of evidence
• Unlawful command influence
• Unlawful search & seizure
• Self-defense
• Mistake of fact
• Obedience to orders

An experienced lawyer will investigate the facts and identify the best defenses early on. This provides leverage in negotiating with the prosecution for lesser charges or a better plea deal.

Administrative Separations

In addition to courts-martial, military personnel can face involuntary administrative discharge for misconduct. Your lawyer can argue to avoid discharge or obtain a more favorable discharge characterization like general instead of other than honorable.

Hiring a Civilian Military Lawyer

Military personnel have the right to hire a civilian military defense lawyer rather than using a JAG attorney. Civilian lawyers focus solely on defending clients rather than pleasing commanders. They bring experience from hundreds of courts-martial and have often achieved better results than military counsel.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis

Joint Base Langley–Eustis (JBLE) was formed in 2010 by merging the adjacent Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis Army base. It is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Coastal Virginia with facilities in Hampton and Newport News. JBLE serves all military branches with a $2 billion annual economic impact on the region. Units stationed there include:

• 633d Air Base Wing
• Air Combat Command
• Army Training and Doctrine Command
• 7th Sustainment Brigade
• 192nd Fighter Wing
• 1st Operations Support Squadron

Our military defense lawyers have represented numerous soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen stationed at Langley-Eustis over the years. If you face military criminal charges, call for a free consultation with an experienced attorney.

Contact a Military Lawyer

Crisp and Associates Military Law
Phone: (888) 811-6416
https://mymilitarylawyers.com/

The Law Office of Michael Waddington
Phone: (866) 969-9860
https://ucmjdefense.com/