Aggressive Defense for Positive Military Drug Tests and Article 112a Charges

A positive military urinalysis can place your career, security clearance, rank, retirement, and future at risk. Service members facing allegations involving illegal drug use under Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) need experienced military defense counsel immediately.

At JAG Defense, our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined military justice experience defending service members in every branch of the United States Armed Forces, including the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Coast Guard. We have handled more than 100 courts-martial involving Article 112a UCMJ drug charges and represented service members in over 200 administrative discharge boards involving allegations of drug abuse, wrongful use, and failed military urinalysis tests.

We understand how military drug investigations are conducted, how urinalysis testing procedures work, and how to challenge flawed evidence, unlawful command actions, and unreliable laboratory results.

Experienced Military Drug Test Defense Lawyers

Military drug cases are aggressively prosecuted and can result in:

  • Court-martial convictions
  • Administrative separation
  • Bad conduct discharge
  • Dishonorable discharge
  • Loss of security clearance
  • Reduction in rank
  • Forfeiture of pay and benefits
  • Confinement
  • Permanent federal conviction

Our military defense attorneys represent enlisted personnel, noncommissioned officers, warrant officers, and commissioned officers accused of:

  • Positive urinalysis results
  • Article 112a UCMJ violations
  • Wrongful use of controlled substances
  • Wrongful possession of drugs
  • Prescription medication allegations
  • CBD and hemp-related positive drug tests
  • False positive military drug tests
  • Drug paraphernalia allegations
  • Refusal or failure to comply with testing procedures

Defense of Military Urinalysis Tests

Not every positive military drug test is accurate or legally admissible. Urinalysis cases often involve complex legal and scientific issues that require experienced military counsel.

Our attorneys thoroughly examine:

  • Chain of custody errors
  • Laboratory testing procedures
  • Sample contamination
  • Improper collection methods
  • Observer violations
  • Probable cause issues
  • Inspection versus command-directed testing
  • Limited Use Policy protections
  • Faulty or unreliable testing equipment
  • Prescription medication defenses
  • Innocent ingestion defenses

A positive test result does not automatically mean the government can prove wrongful use beyond a reasonable doubt.

Administrative Separation Boards for Drug Abuse

Many service members face involuntary separation proceedings after a positive urinalysis result. Administrative discharge boards can determine whether a service member is retained or separated from military service and what characterization of discharge they receive.

Our firm has represented clients in more than 200 administrative discharge boards involving alleged drug abuse across every branch of service:

  • Air Force administrative discharge boards
  • Navy administrative separation boards
  • Marine Corps separation proceedings
  • Army administrative separation hearings
  • Coast Guard discharge boards

We fight to protect our clients from:

  • Other Than Honorable discharges
  • Loss of veterans benefits
  • Negative reenlistment codes
  • Career-ending administrative actions

Court-Martial Defense for Article 112a UCMJ Charges

Drug-related offenses under Article 112a of the UCMJ are among the most serious charges a service member can face. These cases require aggressive and experienced military trial defense representation.

With more than 100 courts-martial involving military drug allegations, our attorneys understand how to:

  • Challenge government evidence
  • Cross-examine forensic experts
  • Attack improper testing procedures
  • Litigate unlawful searches and seizures
  • Negotiate favorable resolutions
  • Defend clients at trial before military judges and panels

We represent service members worldwide in all branches of the military.

Military Defense Representation Across All Branches

We defend service members in:

  • United States Air Force
  • United States Navy
  • United States Marine Corps
  • United States Army
  • United States Coast Guard

Whether you are under investigation, facing NJP or Article 15 proceedings, pending administrative separation, or charged at court-martial, early legal representation can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case.

Contact an Experienced Military Urinalysis Defense Lawyer

If you are facing a positive military drug test, Article 112a charges, or administrative separation for alleged drug abuse, contact JAG Defense immediately. Our military defense attorneys have decades of experience defending service members and fighting to protect military careers, reputations, and futures.

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