In this earlier blog, I commented on the pending litigation over unanimous verdicts at courts-martial. As military defense lawyers we continue to support the advice given that the issue should be raised in all courts going forward. The update is that the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces has…
Here is a link to Dave Schlueter and Lisa Schenk’s White Paper AMERICAN MILITARY JUSTICE: RETAINING THE COMMANDER’S AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE DISCIPLINE AND JUSTICE. [https://www.court-martial-ucmj.com/white-paper-on-military-justice-reforms-2020-w-app/] In summary, [they] believe that: • Commanders play a critical and necessary role in the American military justice system; • Transferring prosecutorial discretion from commanders…
The DoD Joint Service Committee on Military Justice has some new “publications” on its website. But more importantly, there are a number of proposed changes not yet on their site (but which are available on CAAFLog). A draft Executive Order indicating an effective date for the MJA of January 1,…
At the 2015 Innocence Summit, the nation’s leading prosecutors, researchers, defense attorneys, citizen activists, exonerees, and others will come together to debate how the Innocence Movement can overcome old obstacles and achieve new successes. Theme: Forging Best Practices for Innocence Reform Why: Because our criminal justice system needs to apply evidence-based best practices in order to stop wrongful convictions…
It’s never too early to plan for interesting upcoming events. So, you ought to set-aside 12-13 June 2015, especially if you will be in the Arlington, VA area on those days. The Center for Prosecutorial Integrity will have its Second Innocence Summit. Proceedings will take place at the Crowne Plaza…