Military Noncommissioned Officer Has Sexual Assault Case Dropped (UCMJ Article 120)

Recently, a military noncommissioned officer defended by attorney Richard V. Stevens (Military Defense Law Offices of Richard V. Stevens, P.C.) had the alleged sexual assault case he faced dropped by the military before court-martial charges were preferred against him (UCMJ Article 120).

The military NCO client was accused of sexually assaulting a civilian acquaintance after a night of drinking. The case was investigated by military law enforcement, and it was headed toward court-martial charges. However, the behavior of the complainant toward the accused was witnessed and became known, and it was contrary to what the complainant claimed. As the truth of the evening became more exposed, the complainant withdrew from the case, and the military dropped it.

While this military court-martial case was successfully defended, it is important to understand that every case has different facts, and success in previous cases does not guarantee success in any particular future case. No military lawyer or civilian defense lawyer, including those who specialize in military law, can guarantee the outcome of any military trial or case. In such situations, seeking the expertise of a skilled court martial appeals lawyer may be crucial for navigating the complexities of the legal process and pursuing the best possible outcome

For more information about the military justice system, particularly cases alleging rape or sexual assault in violation of UCMJ Article 120, see our page at: https://militaryadvocate.com/military-offenses/sex-crimes/.

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