Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

while on active duty

Can a Soldier serving on active duty be charged with a criminal or civil case, are could it be held until the Soldier is discharged from the army?


Asked on 3/11/08, 11:23 pm

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Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Re: while on active duty

Anyone can be charged with a criminal or civil allegation. Depending upon whether the case is civil or criminal, will determine if the military service member's case will be finalized. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (formerly Solider and Sailors Civil Relief Act), generally an active duty service member might be eligible for a stay of the court proceedings until the active duty service member returns state-side. If my law firm can assist you with this legal issue or any other legal matter, please contact my legal assistant Jennifer ([email protected]).

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Answered on 3/12/08, 10:37 am


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