Legal Question in Military Law in Georgia

Soldier Moving on Post

I am a SGT in the military and I have a soldier that is moving on post because he has a child. He doesn't have a court order for visitation but the child's mother and the soldier has a notarized letter agreeing to him having custody six to eight months a year. My 1SG is trying to give me an article 15 stating that I falsified documents to get this soldier extra money. The soldier is moving on post so he isn't seeing any of the money. The child is also on his deers. I made sure the soldier had what the S1 asked for and they submitted all the paperwork. Is this legal or right what they're trying to do to me?


Asked on 11/20/08, 11:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scot Sikes Law Offices of Scot Sikes

Re: Soldier Moving on Post

If you did not knowingly assist the Soldier with or advise the Soldier to falsify documents or make false assertions, I cannot imagine that your command has a sufficient basis to pursue an Article 15. See U.S. Trial Defense Service input without delay, or consider calling a civilian attorney experienced in military justice matters.

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Answered on 12/02/08, 9:22 am


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