2007-04-24 18:23:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Can someone help me on this? I heard assaulting a Military personnel can get in bigger trouble.
2007-04-24 18:30:20 · update #1
Yes
The only thing that changes is if the Military Member assaults a Civilian.
The Military member could be charge under local laws and the UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice)
The civilian will be charged only under local laws.
Unless they assault Military Policemen, or Military Office of Special Investigations member on Federal lands or a Military Installation.
Then you can be charged with assaulting a Federal Officer of the Law.
Hope this helps brother.
2007-04-24 18:28:28 · answer #1 · answered by Stephen H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The civilian can only be charged by civilian law enforcement, but he/she WILL be charged.
The military member can be charged by civilian AND military law.
Double jeopardy does apply when you discuss law violations and the military.
2007-04-25 02:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by My world 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would hope they would be charged with something more serious. Actually, I believe military personnel are considered government property - of sorts - so it could be one is messing with the government, not just some guy.
2007-04-25 01:29:35 · answer #3 · answered by howdigethere 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Consideing the militay person is in much better shape and has undergone hand to hand combat training, this might not be avery good idea at all.
2007-04-25 02:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the assault.. (with deadly weapon, bodily harm, vehicular). The UCMJ is very similar to the civilian courts..
2007-04-25 02:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, unless the assailant is also in the military.
2007-04-25 01:28:13 · answer #6 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋