Legal Question in Military Law in New York

What happens after swearing in at Marines if one decides to leave, AWOL?


Asked on 9/14/09, 4:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

At best, Summary Courts Martial. confinement of up to six months, six-months pay suspension, reduction to E-1 and a bad-conduct discharge.

At worst, Federal charges of desertion, with the FBI looking for you.

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Answered on 9/20/09, 11:51 am


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