I know its against the law, but what would he be in trial for?
PLEASE HELP FAST!
2007-10-07 15:05:00 · 17 answers · asked by tiny_luscioushoney 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Deserting in time of war is an act covered by the UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice). Violations can carry a penalty of death if convicted for the worst crimes.
The military isn't a job like McDonalds where you can simply walk out the door and say "I quit."
g-day!
2007-10-07 20:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by Kekionga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no expert in military law, but depending on the circumstances it could be desertion at worst or breach of contract at the least.
I think that whoever you are asking about needs a good lawyer.
I always wonder...Do people think that the army is some kind of vocational school? When a person puts on a uniform--as I did--surely he or she must realize that active service is not out of the question.
Soldiers kill people. Soldiers get killed. Anyone who gets blindsided by that shouldn't be in uniform in the first place.
Secondly, soldiers MUST obey the lawful commands of their superior offices. Discretion is not an option.--neither is discussion. It doesn't matter if you think Bush is morally wrong or whatever--SOLDIERS DO AS THEY ARE TOLD IF THE ORDER IS LEGAL.
Nobody can get sent to Iraq, then decide that the war (or occupation or whatever it is) was a bad idea after all and want to go home.
The soldier you are asking about would be well-advised to mitigatge his or her punishment by reporting for duty immediately and finishing up what he or she agreed to do in the first place.
2007-10-07 22:17:18 · answer #2 · answered by Pagan Dan 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the total period of his absence is 30 days or less he will be charged with unauthorized absence under Article 86, of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. If his period of continuous absence is greater than 30 days he will be charged with desertion under Article 85 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice.
Either charge would subject him to trial by court-martial. If he is convicted and given a bad counduct discharge by way of a Special Court Martial or a Dishonorable Discharge by way of a General Court-Martial he will also be considered to have been found guilty of a felony under Federal law and his information will be entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) data base. Both of those types of discharge will bar him from Federal employment and, in many cases, employment in State and local governmental positions.
2007-10-07 22:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since the intent is to refuse to continue his term, he would be charged with desertion and since he is in a war zone punishable by death
2007-10-07 22:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by justgetitright 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Desertion, but if he's on orders and has not yet fulfilled those orders, he can try the concsiencious objector plee. Doesnt alwasy work, and you really have to have a valid reason why you object. I dont ever look into this but have only heard of 2 people who ever got out of a deployment this way.
2007-10-07 22:26:26 · answer #5 · answered by Vincent 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Dereliction of duty. (Probably would not be charged with this.)
2. Desertion. (Used to face the death penalty.)
2007-10-07 22:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AWOL. Absent without leave. Court marshal, loss of benefits and stays on permanent record. FOREVER! Reason not to employ by most companies. They would definitely get a job with bowelmovement.org.
2007-10-07 22:10:04 · answer #7 · answered by citizenvnfla 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Desertion and in time of war it is punishable by death, although that would never happen, get him to turn himself in quickly.
2007-10-08 16:29:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a time of war "Desertion " can be a death sentence, "Cowardice in face of the enemy" you can be shot on the spot!
2007-10-08 19:37:26 · answer #9 · answered by b.douglaswyatt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
desertion of duty and is punishable by death,if the is in a war zone.
2007-10-07 22:13:27 · answer #10 · answered by low_hd_rider 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋