The Uniform Code of Military Justice defines every criminal offense a service member can be charged with. The punitive articles of the UCMJ, Articles 77 through 134, cover everything from desertion and drug offenses to sexual assault and murder. If you are facing charges under any of these articles, understanding what the government must prove and what penalties are at stake is the first step. The next step is getting the right military defense attorney.
Joseph L. Jordan has represented more than 1,000 service members and taken 245+ cases to verdict across 19 years of practice. He has tried 176 sexual assault courts-martial alone, securing favorable outcomes in the vast majority. He is a former Army JAG prosecutor who tried cases at Fort Hood (Fort Cavazos), Texas, and with the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea. He defends Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, and Guardians at installations worldwide.
If you have been charged or are under investigation, call (888) 367-9489 for a free, confidential consultation. Available 24/7. Financing available.
A former military prosecutor knows how the government builds its case: how charges are selected, how witnesses are prepared, how evidence is presented to panels, and how command pressure shapes disposition decisions. Jordan spent years on the prosecution side before switching to defense. That background means he has already seen the playbook being used against you. He operates with complete independence from the chain of command, with no career consequences for aggressive advocacy and no institutional restraints when challenging evidence, filing motions, or exposing unlawful command influence.
Summary Court-Martial. Minor offenses. Enlisted personnel only. Maximum 30 days confinement. Creates a federal conviction.
Special Court-Martial. Mid-level offenses. Maximum 1 year confinement and bad conduct discharge.
General Court-Martial. The most serious offenses. Any authorized punishment up to and including life imprisonment and dishonorable discharge.
The type of court-martial determines maximum punishment, procedural protections, and long-term consequences. If you are unsure what type of proceeding you face, speak with defense counsel before making any decisions.
Call (888) 367-9489. Free consultation. Financing available.
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