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I committed adultery in the military should I get an attorney?
Hello I am active duty military (E-4) & committed adultery with another service member (E-6) spouse. We didn't necessarily got caught in the act but someone saw us hanging out too much and decided to email the spouse saying we were cheating on her so at that time I panicked & confessed to my actions. (never said I had sex with the spouse) I just said that we had been hanging out, going to dinner. It has been two weeks and I have not been placed or restriction or heard anything back from anyone. I was ordered to sign a statement to stay away from the spouse for 30 days, I was ordered never to see him again. She says she will not prosecute anything against me through her command. Will this help the situation? My rights haven't been read to me. What kind of rights do i have? Should i get an attorney involved? What is the least worse that can happen to me? and what is the worst ? I am not married and the spouse filed for divorce, im not sure if this will help me at all.
4 Answers
- Anonymous7 years ago
It sounds like the command has done what it's going to do. Order you to stay away. You dodged a bullet.
Adultery (Article 134, UCMJ) is rarely prosecuted or investigated. The Military Police will only get involved if it is part of a broader investigation. Otherwise, it is left to the unit to deal with.
You don't need an attorney yet. Only if they decide to ask you questions about the adultery should you ask for and obtain one. Under Article 31, UCMJ, you have the right to remain silent and not be asked questions. So keep quiet and obey the orders you have been given. I'll bet that this is as far as it goes.
Source(s): US Army Military Police Veteran - Living the DreamLv 77 years ago
Until they are fully and legally divorced with decree in hand, they are married. The fact that a divorce is in progress is not a mitigating circumstance. There is no statute of limitations, so if the other service member changes her mind and wants to have an investigation started, she can. You'll just have to wait and see.
After the 30 days is up, stay away from the spouse. Forever.
- MarkLv 57 years ago
You HAVE no rights, you are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Lucky for you, Command seems inclined to sweep this one under the rug. If you ARE brought up on Art. 13, you have the right to be represented by a JAG attorney, or provide a civilian lawyer at your expense. (NOT the best idea in the world.) Keep a low profile, and STOP acting like a WestPac Widow.
- candy gLv 77 years ago
And you wonder WHY single females get the skank eye from the wives, YOUR actions are not much above being a happy hooker...........you KNEW there was a marriage involved but hey so long as you get your jollies its all good.
Be very grateful this is not going higher up the food chain but be VERY clear every wife knows wtf you are like and will ensure you are kept away as much as possible.
You are what makes it so much harder for the females that can keep their knickers UP.
