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Can an American military person testify in a criminal case in civil court in a military uniform?
Optional Information: State/Country of Question: Texas
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Are you being subpoeaned to testify?
Does your commanding officer know about this?
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I am the wife of the defendent and his cousin testied in court. I am trying to find out if that was legal. I don't know if her commanding officer knew about it and she volunteered to testify.
The case has already been tried. I am trying to find out if it was legas for his cousin to testify against him in her military uniform. This was a criminal case in civil court. I do not know if her commanding officer knew if she was testifying in court.She was not a witness but after he was found guilty she testified that he had dome somthing to her and in my opinion swayed the jury to a life sentence.
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This article from earlier this year may answer your question.
http://www.military.com/news/article/testifying-in-uniform-nets-punishment.html
Although it involved a National Guard uniform, the same analysis could be used in other branches of the military.
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Yes, I saw the same article and that is why I am asking. I did not know if it was legal in Texas. The article was what prompted me to question it. I need to know if there is a law on the books that allow it or does not allow it.
I believe that applies in all states. However, I'll opt out of the question and refer it to the military law section for you.
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I referred the question to the military law section.
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Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
Thanks for the chance to assist Each of the services has rules regarding wear of the uniform. If you tell me which service you are asking about I may be able to give you more specifics
She was in an Army uniform.
Ok From the Army Uniform Regulations You can see them here http://www.marlowwhite.com/army-AR-670-1-view.html Wearing Army uniforms is prohibited in the following situations: (1) In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interests, or when engaged in off-duty civilian employment. (2) When participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies, or public demonstrations, except as authorized by competent authority. (3) When attending any meeting or event that is a function of, or is sponsored by, an extremist organization. (4) When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army. (5) When specifically prohibited by Army regulations. If this is simply testifying in a criminal court case (for either side) I would find it hard to believe this would violate any of the above. Certainly if the soldier has any concerns they should seek guidance from their chain of command. But the regs to not appear to prohibit this. Please let me know if you have further questions; if so I will do my best to answer them. If not please hit the accept button, its the only way I get credit for my work. Terms and Conditions: By your continuing in this conversation with me, or by your clicking “Accept”, you are expressly agreeing to all of the following: (1) our communication is for entertainment purposes only; (2) you are not consulting me in my professional capacity as an attorney; (3) you do not seek to establish an attorney-client relationship with me, nor do I with you; (4) you will not rely on anything I say and you will obtain appropriate legal counsel via a traditional office consultation with an attorney licensed to practice in the jurisdiction where your legal issue arises; (5) by communicating with me in this public forum you are irrevocably waiving any right to privacy, confidentiality and attorney-client privilege concerning the matters discussed. You further separately declare that any payment made by you is not consideration for this contract, nor offered for any services rendered by me on your behalf. If you do not agree with these terms and conditions, then you must advise me immediately.
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