Military law, like its civilian counterpart, has different systems and degrees of punishment to address the act that a servicemember is alleged to have committed. In terms of criminal law, minor military crimes may be disposed of through a non-judicial process set forth in Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, while serious military crimes are tried at a court-martial. However, not all allegations of misconduct necessitate criminal process. Instead, military members may face other adverse administrative actions, which, although non-criminal, are no less fraught with career-ending consequences that may include administrative separation, show cause boards of inquiry, general officer reprimands (GOMOR), bars to enlistment, and in cases of Cadets, ROTC disenrollment or academic, misconduct and honor boards at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, New York.
Understanding Military Law
Military Law is a unique discipline that is separate from its civilian counterpart.
Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution authorizes the creation of a system of military justice system wherein the Congress shall have Power "to make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces." Today's Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) was enacted in 1951 and superseded the Articles of War first promulgated by Congress in 1806.
The UCMJ is a set of federal laws, codified under Title 10 United States Code Chapter 27 that are implemented by the Manual for Courts-Martial, which is an executive order issued by the President of the United States as Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army Forces, that sets forth the Rules for Courts-Martial, Military Rules of Evidence and the Punitive Articles (crimes) that collectively comprise the military justice system.
Experience Matters
Matthew G. Jubelt has appeared before hundreds of Courts-Martials and Boards of Inquiry throughout his career. Matthew's clients enjoy the benefits of his trial experience and relationships with expert witnesses, investigators, and military justice practitioners in and out of uniform. Matthew's experience includes representing clients in contested cases involving homicides, narcotics, violent crimes, and sexual offenses, as well as other military-specific offenses.
Attorney Matthew Jubelt has an established record of success representing servicemembers facing investigations and court-martials wherever they may be stationed and with whatever branch of service they may be serving.
Premier Military Defense Counsel for Fort Drum & West Point, New York
Matthew Jubelt is New York's Premier Military Attorney for Fort Drum and West Point, New York. As a native Upstate New Yorker, Matthew served multiple tours as a prosecutor and as a defense counsel at Fort Drum where he was responsible for defending officers and enlisted servicemembers from the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry)Fort Drum and Joint Base Lewis-McChord as well as ROTC Cadets and Cadets at West Point who were accused of misconduct, servicemembers stationed at the United States Military Academy, and New York Army National Guard and Reservists stationed throughout New York. While in uniform, Matthew spent seven years prosecuting and defending military cases at Fort Drum and West Point areas. Today, in private practice, Matthew continues his legacy of representing servicemembers at Fort Drum, West Point and throughout the State of New York but is frequently asked to represent other servicemembers from different branches.
Other Locations and Branches Served
In private practice, Matthew continues to represent U.S. Army personnel and is also frequently asked to provide counsel and representation to servicemembers from all branches throughout the United States, including, but not limited to, the Midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy and service personnel from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Marines. Contact Matthew Jubelt today for a consultation.
Military Justice Resources
Military Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (C.A.A.F.)
- Army Court of Criminal Appeals (A.C.C.A.)
- Navy-Marine Court of Criminal Appeals (N.M.C.C.A.)
- Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals (A.F.C.C.A.)
- Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals (C.G.C.C.A.)
- U.S. Army Trial Judiciary
- Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary
- The Judge Advocate General's Air Force Docket
- U.S. Coast Guard Judge Advocate General Office of Military Justice
Rules of Court
Military Justice Research
Military Periodicals
Military Justice Blogs and Institutes
- The National Institute of Military Justice (formerly known as CAAFlog) is an online forum dedicated to the topic of military law–especially military criminal law.
- Lawfare. Lawfare is a military law blog by Charles J. Dunlap Jr., the former deputy Judge Advocate General of the United States Air Force. Professor Dunlap, Jr. is a Professor of Practice at the Duke University School of Law and Executive Director of the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security.
