Consensual Sex Offenses (Fraternization, Adultery)

Military allegations of consensual sexual misconduct, such as adultery, fraternization (UCMJ Article 134), and conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman (UCMJ Article 133) are handled in many serious ways in the military justice system – from court-martial down through military discipline and adverse administrative actions, such as involuntary administrative discharge/separation, Article 15 (nonjudicial punishment/NJP, captain’s mast), reprimand, admonition or counseling, demotion, denial of reenlistment, officer grade determination for retirement, negative performance report and evaluation.

These consensual sex offense allegations can have significant and long lasting legal, professional, personal and family consequences. Court-martial trials can result in federal criminal conviction, lengthy jail terms, dishonorable discharge or dismissal, sex offender registration (in certain cases) and a variety of other negative outcomes. Military discipline and adverse administrative actions can impact future promotion, career advancement, performance reports, military assignments, rank, retirement, and future employment. In such challenging situations, seeking guidance and representation from an experienced military defense lawyer is crucial to navigate through the complexities of the legal process and safeguard your rights.

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An experienced and aggressive defense attorney is absolutely vital in these military cases.

Richard V. Stevens and Frank J. Spinner are civilian criminal defense attorneys and former military JAG lawyers who exclusively practice military law and defend military members stationed around the world who are facing military trials, discipline and investigations. For a free initial case consultation, please contact us.

Attorney Richard Stevens

Mr. Stevens has been handling military cases since 1995. He has defended military cases dealing with the most serious military offenses, including allegations of “war crimes,” national security cases, murder, manslaughter, homicide, rape, sexual assault, other sex related offenses, drug offenses, computer crimes (pornography), larceny, fraud, AWOL/desertion, conduct unbecoming, military academy offenses, offenses within combat zones, senior officer cases and other military specific offenses around the world. [ Attorney Bio ]

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