The Griffin Law Firm

Military Personnel Facing Charges in Virginia Courts Based on the UCMJ and Other Civilian Crimes In addition to facing any federal or international criminal charges (such as the UCMJ), members of the armed services may face charges under the laws of the state in which they are stationed or in which they were stationed at the time of an alleged offense. However, this does not mean that the state in question has any jurisdiction over members of the U.S. military. In other words, the state's laws are subordinate to those of the military. If a crime committed by a member of the armed services violates both the UCMJ and the laws of the state where they are located, the service member will be prosecuted under the UCMJ. This is the only way the military can enforce a service member's active duty within its own ranks, as the military cannot enforce state law in a court-martial. As a result, many people are charged with crimes under both the UCMJ and state law, particularly driving under the influence (DUI) and other traffic offenses. Military members facing charges for these crimes often face the need to navigate two separate criminal prosecution systems—military and civilian. The Griffin Law Firm is a unique firm that can straddle both of these systems. We will deal with all criminal charges under the UCMJ, coordinate with military counsel, redirect the case to the federal government if your case belongs there, and also deal with the state courts. In some cases, we can also handle both cases at once in the same courtroom, saving you time, stress, and money. Virginia DUI and Criminal Defense Attorneys Ex-Military Officers Located in Norfolk, The Griffin Law Firm: Military Criminal Defense Lawyer Specialist is run by ex-military officers who have years of experience in the defense and lawsuit of UCMJ crimes, including court-martial lukewarmness (UA), desertion, Article 112a drug offenses (including cocaine use), and sexual offense charges. Having been there and done that, our attorneys have the real-world experience of solving the issues facing our service members. Contact Us to Book an Initial Consultation Call our experienced Virginia military criminal defense attorneys at @ (757) 447-0080 or contact us online & schedule an initial consultation. Stick with a Military Criminal Defense Firm In honor of those who have served, we have special rates and treatment for U.S. military personnel. Our Virginia military criminal defense lawyers generally represent U.S. service members based at the following installations: Army: Fort Lee, Fort Hamilton, Fort Myer, Fort Eustis, Fort Belvoir Navy: Naval Station Norfolk, NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex, Yorktown Naval Weapons Station Air Force: Langley AFB, Fort Lee, Fort Hamilton, Fort Myer, Fort Eustis, Fort Belvoir USMC: Marine Corps Base Quantico, MCB Henderson Hall, MCB Arlington, MCB Washington,']]); Coast Guard: Portsmouth ISC

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