United States Army Criminal Law Deskbook: Practicing Military Justice Current as of August 2021

This United States Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School Criminal Law Department handbook, United States Army Criminal Law Deskbook: Practicing Military Justice Current as of August 2021, is a resource for Judge Advocates and Paralegals, for both training and actual practice in UCMJ proceedings. The deskbook is a reference, practical guide, and training tool that covers the substantive and procedural aspects of military justice. It is a thorough resource and an excellent starting point for research. It contains the following chapters:

The Military Justice System

Overview of Military Justice

Unlawful Command Influence

Jurisdiction
Professional Responsibility

Alternative Disciplinary Forums

Nonjudicial Punishment

Summary Courts-Martial

Military Criminal Procedure

Pretrial Restraint & Confinement

Charging & Instructions
Court-Martial Personnel
Speedy Trial
Discovery & Production
Expert Witnesses
Article 32 Preliminary Hearing
Pretrial Advice
Plea Agreements
Motions
Pleas
Voir Dire & Challenges
Sentencing & Credit

Military Criminal Law

Crimes

Sexual Offenses
Defenses
Mental Responsibility & Competence

Evidence

Evidence

Confrontation Clause
Search & Seizure
Self-Incrimination

Post-Trial & Appeals

Post-Trial Process

Appeals & Writs
Corrections & Post-Conviction Consequences

Policy and Programs

Improper Superior-Subordinate Relationships & Fraternization

Victims' Rights/Programs & Sexual Assault Policy (SVC, SHARP, VWAP, FAP)

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