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
Overview of Military Justice
Unlawful Command Influence
Jurisdiction
Professional Responsibility
Alternative Disciplinary Forums
Nonjudicial Punishment
Summary Courts-Martial
Military Criminal Procedure
Pretrial Restraint & Confinement
Charging & Instructions
Court-Martial Personnel
Speedy Trial
Discovery & Production
Expert Witnesses
Article 32 Preliminary Hearing
Pretrial Advice
Plea Agreements
Motions
Pleas
Voir Dire & Challenges
Sentencing & Credit
Military Criminal Law
Crimes
Sexual Offenses
Defenses
Mental Responsibility & Competence
Evidence
Evidence
Confrontation Clause
Search & Seizure
Self-Incrimination
Post-Trial & Appeals
Post-Trial Process
Appeals & Writs
Corrections & Post-Conviction Consequences
Policy and Programs
Improper Superior-Subordinate Relationships & Fraternization
Victims’ Rights/Programs & Sexual Assault Policy (SVC, SHARP, VWAP, FAP)
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