just wondering what happens if you get into little trouble with the law and your in the military
2007-12-25 14:05:45 · 9 answers · asked by flynny6951 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Your chain of command's going to find out about it, so you might want to tell them first. As far as punishment goes, it depends on the crime. If it's a speeding ticket, your command probably won't do anything else to you, unless you were restricted from driving. If it's a DUI, they'll come at you with everything they've got.
2007-12-25 14:18:29 · answer #1 · answered by DOOM 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I once asked my detachment commander that. The military needs to know about all trouble with the law you get into, even if you're a reservist not on duty when the incident happened. Go through the chain of command if something happens - tell your squad/section leader to pass the message along.
For something like assault, theft or DUI, you could find yourself being marched into your Commanding Officer/Officer Commanding's office to explain why you should be allowed to remain in the services. It's all a question of being representing the military as a whole and being professional. If you keep the chain of command informed of any misdemeanors and the like, you're more likely to get no trouble in the military over it.
There was one incident a few years ago where some Australian soldiers tortured a litter of kittens to death. Although they only lost their licenses, got stuck with some community service and fines and avoided prison, their commanding officer made them explain why they shouldn't be sacked... then promptly sacked them.
2007-12-25 22:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by Gotta have more explosions! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well they cant actually bust you again in the military for the same crime, such as a DUI, its called double jeopardy. But if you miss time becuase of it, they can get you for unauthorized absence, and there are many other loopholes they can get you for. Alot of times the local police or sherriffs will turn you over to the Military or your command, and let them deal with the justice proceedings, since military punishment can be more severe, and also puts alot less strain on their resources.
2007-12-25 23:07:54 · answer #3 · answered by kris76 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually there is no double jeopardy in the military -- if you were already in when the "crime" was committed then you can be tried for both by the cops and by your command with UCMJ actions. Although usually one will meet out the harsher punishment than the other.
If you did it then confess and take your lumps.
2007-12-26 10:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by ArmyWifey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the trouble if it is anything major it will be coming down the lines or be on the blotter sitting on the sergeant majors desk.
2007-12-25 22:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What is your definition of a "little crime"?
2007-12-25 22:15:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
you get masted (i think that's how you spell it) my hubbys in. you comand put you in "trial" but they would be the ones that punish you, idk what service your in but i'm sure that website would help, call up a buddy thats in, he could help to, depending on how bad it was you can just have more duty or lose your rank, if it's really bad you would get dishonerable discharge, good luck getting a job after that
2007-12-25 22:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by That girl 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Depends on how "little."
2007-12-25 22:32:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You'll get life in prison with no possibility of parole.
2007-12-25 22:13:37 · answer #9 · answered by Moore55 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋