Military legal matters can involve a distinct system of rules, procedures, authorities, and professional consequences.
Investigations, disciplinary allegations, administrative proceedings, and military justice matters may affect a service member's legal position, career, reputation, and future.
Shannon Frison provides strategic representation in select serious military law and military justice matters requiring careful factual analysis, disciplined preparation, and focused advocacy.
As a retired Massachusetts Superior Court Judge and experienced trial attorney, Shannon approaches serious legal matters with close attention to evidence, procedure, individual rights, and the circumstances of each case.
Military matters require case-specific analysis of the allegations, evidence, applicable rules, procedural posture, and forum involved.
Depending on the circumstances, applicable rules, and nature of the proceeding, serious military legal matters may involve:
Service members may become involved in investigations concerning alleged misconduct or potential violations of military law.
Certain matters may involve alleged violations governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Serious allegations may result in court martial proceedings when authorized under applicable military law and procedure.
Some matters may involve administrative actions or proceedings separate from a criminal court martial.
Military personnel may face disciplinary processes that require careful attention to the allegations, evidence, applicable procedures, and potential consequences.
Other serious military legal issues may involve overlapping procedural, professional, administrative, or legal considerations.
Not every military legal matter proceeds through a court martial.
Depending on the circumstances, a service member may encounter administrative or disciplinary processes with different procedures and potential consequences.
The appropriate strategy depends on:
If you are facing a serious military investigation, disciplinary issue, court martial matter, or related proceeding, contact Shannon Frison to discuss the circumstances and available legal options.
Representation in military matters is evaluated based on the nature of the proceeding, applicable military authority, jurisdictional requirements, and circumstances of the matter.
The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this website or contacting Shannon Frison does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each matter is different and depends on its specific facts, evidence, procedural circumstances, and applicable law.