Soldier's Judicial Rights Flashcards
What is the second of the Soldier’s Judicial Rights?
“The right to a military lawyer, unless you wish to hire a civilian lawyer at your own expense.”
What is the first of the Soldier’s Judicial Rights?
“The right to remain silent. You do not have to say anything that could be used to convict you. Anything you say can be used as evidence against you.”
What is the third of the Soldier’s Judicial Rights?
“Protection against double jeopardy. If you are found innocent by courts-martial. You cannot be tried again by a court-martial for the same crime.”
What is the fourth of the Soldier’s Judicial Rights?
“The right to sentence review. Higher authority automatically reviews a conviction received in the military. The sentence cannot be increased, but may be left as it is or decreased.”
What is the fifth of the Soldier’s Judicial Rights?
“The right to a speedy public trial.”
What is the sixth of the Soldier’s Judicial Rights?
“The right to call witnesses favorable to you.”
What is the seventh of the Soldier’s Judicial Rights?
“The right to an interpreter if you do not fully understand the English language.”
What is the eighth of the Soldier’s Judicial Rights?
“The right, if you are an enlisted person, to have at least one-third enlisted court members.”
What is the ninth of the Soldier’s Judicial Rights?
“The right to be tried by a military judge alone rather than by a courts-martial panel, unless the case is tried as a capital offense. If the Soldier does not elect trial by military judge, a trial with members will automatically be afforded to the Soldier.”
What is the tenth of the Soldier’s Judicial Rights?
“The right to trial by Courts-Martial. You may refuse Article 14 punishment and demand trial by Courts-Martial
