What happens after the court-martial is over?
At the conclusion of the court-martial, the convening authority (usually the base commander) has the authority to either approve or disapprove the conviction and the sentence, either in whole or in part. This is commonly referred to as the clemency process of 1105 submission. This is due to the fact that the authority to ask the convening authority to either reduce the punishment or overturn the conviction comes from Rule for Court-Martial 1105. Read More . . . How does the appellate process work? Your appellate lawyer, whether it be an active duty JAG or a civilian attorney, is responsible for preparing a brief or written pleading, to present to the Court of Criminal Appeals. This is done by carefully reading the record of trial, or transcript, and identifying legal issues that may result in relief for the client. These legal issues can relate to the sufficiency of the evidence, legal errors committed by the military judge or defense counsel, or other grounds. Read More . . . How long
