United States Army Criminal Law Deskbook: Practicing Military Justice Current as of August 2021

This United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School Criminal Law Department handbook, United States Army Criminal Law Deskbook: Practicing Military Justice Current as of August 2021, is a resource for Judge Advocates and Paralegals, for both training and actual practice in UCMJ proceedings. The deskbook is a reference, practical guide, and training tool that covers the substantive and procedural aspects of military justice. It is a thorough resource and an excellent starting point for research. It contains the following chapters:

The Military Justice System

1. Overview of Military Justice
2. Unlawful Command Influence
3. Jurisdiction
4. Professional Responsibility

Alternative Disciplinary Forums

5. Nonjudicial Punishment
6. Summary Courts-Martial

Military Criminal Procedure

7. Pretrial Restraint & Confinement
8. Charging & Instructions
9. Court-Martial Personnel
10. Speedy Trial
11. Discovery & Production
12. Expert Witnesses
13. Article 32 Preliminary Hearing
14. Pretrial Advice
15. Plea Agreements
16. Motions
17. Pleas
18. Voir Dire & Challenges
19. Sentencing & Credit

Military Criminal Law

20. Crimes
21. Sexual Offenses
22. Defenses
23. Mental Responsibility & Competence

Evidence

24. Evidence
25. Confrontation Clause
26. Search & Seizure
27. Self-Incrimination

Post-Trial & Appeals

28. Post-Trial Process
29. Appeals & Writs
30. Corrections & Post-Conviction Consequences

Policy and Programs

31. Improper Superior-Subordinate Relationships & Fraternization
32. Victims’ Rights/Programs & Sexual Assault Policy (SVC, SHARP, VWAP, FAP)