Criminal Defense for Members of the Military in Plano

Serving Servicemen and Women Throughout Plano, TX

If you have already been convicted in a miscarriage of justice, or your sentence was unfair, you have the right to file an appeal. Not all law firms engage in the appeals process, as it is difficult to get an appeal granted. It takes time and a great depth of understanding of the law to successfully appeal a judgment, whether in criminal or military court. We are proud of our experience in the appeals process and offer our assistance to those serving in the military who need to appeal a conviction. At Zen Law Firm, we represent members of the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard in criminal defense for all levels of charges. Military justice is meted out with a heavy hand, and in recent years the situation has become even more dangerous for those who are serving their country and are accused of committing criminal acts.

What Are My Rights As A Member Of The Service?

Under the UCMJ, you have certain rights that are protected. These include the right to be protected from being compelled to incriminate yourself or to respond to any questions that could be incriminating. You have the right to understand what the situation is, why you are being questioned, and to be told the nature of the criminal accusation that is being investigated. You also have the right to engage the services of an attorney. Many members of the Armed Forces choose to hire an experienced independent military criminal attorney because the outcome of the case could result in a long term of incarceration, loss of rank, loss of pay, or other punishments. The military appellate court is the next step if there has been a miscarriage of justice. You want to be confident that everything possible will be done for you. At our firm, we take on such cases fully determined to pursue a favorable outcome for our military clients.