UCMJ Article 99: Misbehavior Before the Enemy

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Should any service member of the United States armed forces misbehave in the presence of the enemy in a time of warfare, he or she will be subject to Article 99 of the UCMJ.

Article 99 broadly covers many different wartime charges. Actions of cowardice, failure to perform orders, abandonment of a post, and the unnecessary risk to both lives and equipment could all incur punishment under Article 99.

Article 99 encompasses many different offenses, but they all have a maximum sentence of death if referred capital. Would you gamble your life away for what could have been a miscommunication or mistake that occurred in the fog of war?
Even if the death penalty is off the table, you could be dishonorably discharged from the military, decisively ending your military career forever.
Your healthcare, retirement and paycheck will be forfeited and taken from you the moment you’re convicted of any crime under Article 99.
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What Is Article 99 of the UCMJ?
Every article of the uniform code of military justice requires prosecutors to prove beyond a reasonable doubt a handful of critical assumptions—known as elements—to convict you of a crime. Article 99 covers nine unique charges, each with its own set of elements which must be proven.

(1) Running away;
(2) Shamefully abandoning, surrendering, or delivering up command;
(3) Endangering safety of a command, unit, place, ship or military property;
(4) Casting away arms or ammunition
(5) Cowardly conduct;
(6) Quitting place of duty to plunder or pillage;
(7) Causing false alarms;
(8) Willfully failing to do the utmost to encounter enemy;
(9) Failing to afford relief and assistance

Summary of the Elements of Article 99: Article 99 governs a vast series of wartime charges which may apply to both senior officers and service members under their command. Dereliction of duty, acts of cowardice, and needless endangerment of supplies and personnel are the primary reasons why a service member would incur accusations under Article 99.

As with all wartime charges, the muddle of facts, hearsay and conjecture will profoundly affect the outcome of your case. A private investigation into the events in question is paramount to securing the best possible verdict during your court-martial.

Below are just some of the questions we’ll consider while preparing your case:

Who is providing testimony for the government? What is their relation to you and to the circumstances surrounding the offense? Are other witnesses available who saw your actions from a different context? There will likely be many witnesses, but not all witnesses were privy to the critical moments when you made the fateful decision. Identifying strong witnesses and limiting the damage done by the government’s witnesses will likely be the key to victory.

What actions did the enemy take which prompted this decision? Did the actions catch everyone off guard? How much chaos was occurring at the time of the decision? Did you have access credible and reliable information? All of this must be considered before passing judgment on a service member, especially if that judgment labels him or her a coward and incurs a possible death sentence.

Bilecki & Tipon knows how to win unwinnable cases. Before you ever consider throwing in the towel, make one call to Bilecki & Tipon for a free review and consultation into your case.

Experienced Military Defense Lawyers for Article 99 Charges

Wartime charges demand warrior representation and advocacy. Bilecki & Tipon has been fighting and winning cases for United States service men and women for years—many of whom had nowhere else to turn.

Additional Articles of the UCMJ can be found on this link: https://www.bileckilawgroup.com/cour...ore-the-enemy/

Covering: Artical's 77 thru 134 if interested.