Have you ever been convicted of a military crime? Are you facing a criminal conviction in military court? Then you need our team of experienced military attorneys to fight for you because your conviction might not withstand appellate review. On April 20, 2020, in Ramos v. Louisiana, the United States Supreme Court decided clearly and unequivocally – The Sixth Amendment requires unanimous verdicts to support criminal convictions in both state and federal courts.
What does this opinion mean for you? In the military criminal justice system, a unanimous verdict is not required to convict a service member. A mere three-fourths majority is enough. Is the military’s three-fourths conviction rule unconstitutional? This new opinion might just be what it takes to overturn your conviction. Call us 24/7 for help challenging this military specific rule whether your case is at the appellate or trial level.