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qazplm135

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20. The UCMJ does not have lower standards of proof
Tue Dec 18, 2018, 05:13 PM
Dec 2018

there is only one standard of proof for guilt or innocence at trial, beyond reasonable doubt, just like a civilian trial.

Maybe Article 134 isn't it. Maybe this is more appropriate PhrankT Dec 2018 #1
Pffft! He'd already be there! ...nt 2naSalit Dec 2018 #18
I've seen veterans stripped of their retirement for less maxrandb Dec 2018 #2
That is exactly how I feel. He cannot be allowed to set the example for all service members by PhrankT Dec 2018 #3
Can you give examples? cynatnite Dec 2018 #7
I should clarify maxrandb Dec 2018 #11
The fact is Flynn committed his crimes after retiring... cynatnite Dec 2018 #15
If I remember my UCMJ training correctly (which was a long time ago) ooky Dec 2018 #4
I don't see the required elements for a treason charge pecosbob Dec 2018 #5
Thanks. I want him taken down one way or another. Civilian court or Military PhrankT Dec 2018 #6
Even if it fits, it's highly unlikely to happen... cynatnite Dec 2018 #8
I think that very much depends on military 'politics' pecosbob Dec 2018 #9
It doesn't matter what the opinions are... cynatnite Dec 2018 #10
The Army would have to recall him and Court Martial him maxrandb Dec 2018 #13
I agree one hundred percent pecosbob Dec 2018 #14
The UCMJ does not have lower standards of proof qazplm135 Dec 2018 #20
The Army Judge Advocates General office can review the character of Flynn's service The Polack MSgt Dec 2018 #12
Thanx...my brain's a bit rusty thirty + years after separation pecosbob Dec 2018 #16
When you're talking about Flag/General Officers, politics always plays a role The Polack MSgt Dec 2018 #17
There are several articles that could be applied to Flynn qazplm135 Dec 2018 #19
My first battalion commander forbade use of Article 134 by his company commanders jmowreader Dec 2018 #21
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