Given the general nature and implications of any alleged military crimes having resource to the skills and experience of a quality court martial attorney is vital for any defendant. It is vital for so many different reasons but one fundamental reason perhaps stands out above all others. This reason relates to the principle of presumed innocence. In theory it should be a given that someone accused of a crime is innocent until proved guilty but in practice it often does not apply, especially in military cases.
Unfortunately a defendant often has to face a situation where Judge, jury, prosecutors and even members of the defendants military unit automatically approach the matter from a prejudiced perspective. In addition, prosecutors benefit greatly from huge government resources at their disposal often with no expenses spared. Yet for a lonely defendant the exact opposite applies with the extra disadvantage of having to accept further restrictions, too. How crucial it becomes, therefore, to have a gifted, skillful attorney working on behalf of a defendant. An attorney not beholden to the military in terms of career advancements.