Legal Question in Military Law in Florida

UA Marine

My husband has been UA from the Marine Corp for about 5 months he finally is ready to turn himself in, we are planing on dropping him off ourselves that way the process to the brig is quicker, what is the maximum penalty he could receive?


Asked on 12/15/08, 12:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
William J. Holmes Attorney at Military Law

Re: UA Marine

If it goes to a court-martial, he could get up to a year in jail. More likely though, he may just be given a discharge without being taken to a court-martial. He should be represented by an attorney or at least speak with one before he makes any statements or makes any decision.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.

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Answered on 12/16/08, 2:57 pm
Philip D. Cave Military Law & Justice

Re: UA Marine

Depending on how you do it, he may not go to the Brig.

Any sentence would depend on a conviction, the reasons he went UA, his prior conduct, and his attitude.

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Answered on 12/15/08, 1:00 pm


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