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When a service member first hears the term non-judicial punishment, the immediate question many service members have is, “What is an Article 15? How serious can it truly be?” NJP, located in Appendix II of the UCMJ, allows commanders to handle misconduct without going through the court-martial process. Regardless, the consequences can still be career-altering....

A military discharge isn’t just a bureaucratic label– it defines how a service member’s time in uniform is remembered and the way their future unfolds. Discharge characterizations determine eligibility for VA benefits, influence post-service employment, and even shape how others perceive your service. Whether you’re separating voluntarily or facing an administrative board, the outcome of...

Serving in The US Military is Unlike Any Other Profession Along with the honor and responsibility of wearing the uniform comes an entirely separate legal system. While civilians answer only to state and federal statutes, service members must follow both military law and civilian law. This dual system shapes how cases are handled, what rights...

Military board hearings are some of the most pivotal moments in a service member’s career. Whether you are facing an administrative separation for alleged misconduct or being evaluated by a medical board due to health concerns, the outcome can permanently shape your future. At Conway & Associates, our military law firm has decades of experience...

Service members under investigation by military authorities face a uniquely high-stakes process. Unlike civilian legal systems, the military justice process has its own structure, legal standards, and investigative agencies that operate under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Whether you’re a suspect or a witness, knowing your rights and what to do if questioned...

The Posse Comitatus Act plays a crucial role in upholding the U.S. tradition of separating military power from civil authority. Its effects can be felt throughout military law, domestic security policies, and the responsibilities of service members. If you’re a service member with questions or concerns about your responsibilities or if you believe there is...

If you’re in the military, you know that you and your fellow service members are held to the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and accountability. The government takes legal offenses against the UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) very seriously, including all types of fraud. BAH fraud (Basic Allowance for Housing fraud) can result in...

Security is everything for military, government, defense, and private sector jobs. The sort of information you’re dealing with regularly requires confidentiality. Some of the data may even be high-priority, calling for discreet professionalism. So, what happens if you’ve been blocked from obtaining the security clearance needed to complete the job? You file a security clearance...

Accusations In an era of increasing false accusations, the fight for a fair and just trial begins before you enter the courtroom. With the odds stacked against you, you can’t risk retaining anything less than a proven military sexual assault defense lawyer. Daniel Conway & Associates are proud to stop at nothing to defend those...

Here’s What Service Members Should Know. The positive military drug test secondhand smoke myth has been debunked–but other seemingly innocuous acts could lead to a failed drug test. For one, enjoying a lemon poppy seed cake or an everything bagel could make your urinalysis come back positive for codeine, morphine, or both. This risk is...