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Does the military test for CBD Jan 28

CBD oil, or cannabidiol , is a derivative of industrial hemp and contains little to no THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is the substance that military drug labs test for. With little or no THC in most CBD products, it is unlikely a person would fail a military drug test. CBD ...

Right to expert witnesses in a court-martial Jan 28
Expert witnesses can be a critical part of any court-martial. Service members have a right to confidential experts. See United States v. Turner , 28 ...
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Release from pretrial confinement Jan 28
Under R.C.M. 906 (b)(8), the defense may move the court for relief from pretrial confinement in violation of R.C.M. 305. The defense, as the moving ...
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Military speedy trial rights Jan 28
Under the US Constitution, an accused enjoys the right to a speedy trial. US v. Danylo, 73 M.J. 183 (C.A.A.F. 2013). A service members 6th Amendment ...
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Performance enhancing drugs Jan 26
Over the last 10 years, the firm has seen an increasing number of cases involving performance-enhancing drugs, steroids, and banned pro-hormones. The ...
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2019 court-martial punishment chart Jan 16
We receive a number of inquiries every month about maximum punishments under the Manual for Courts-Martial. Here is the maximum punishment chart for ...
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