Once a court-martial starts, accusers of Article 120, UCMJ (Sexual Assault) testify about the alleged sexual assault, rape, or abusive sexual contact. Often, clients have reservations or concerns that their accusers will lie on the stand or the accuser’s testimony will be coached to match other witness’ testimony.

Military defense attorneys trying cases involving rape, sexual assault and abusive sexual contact must be able to show that the Article 120, UCMJ accuser is untruthful.

The majority of the Eastern Judicial Circuit’s court-martials involving Article 120, UCMJ allegations take place onboard Camp Lejeune, NC.

Since 2018, there have been many courts-martial involving allegations of Article 120, UCMJ (rape, sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, etc.) onboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and near the Jacksonville, North Carolina area.

As a military defense attorney who frequently takes cases to contested courts-martial and is trained in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) it is critical that you hire a military defense attorney who can effectively impeach your sexual assault accuser.