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If you have been charged with 120 at Naval Station Norfolk, you are now in the military justice system facing prosecution by the Office of Special Trial Counsel. NS Norfolk’s NCIS resident agency is one of the largest in the country — by the time charges are preferred, investigators have built a substantial case. A conviction under Article 120 carries federal imprisonment, a dishonorable discharge, loss of all benefits, and mandatory sex offender registration. You need an experienced Naval Station Norfolk Article 120 defense attorney on your side now.
Article 120 Charges at Naval Station Norfolk
Article 120 charges referred to a court-martial at Naval Station Norfolk may include:
- Rape
- Sexual assault
- Aggravated sexual contact
- Abusive sexual contact
- Sexual acts involving force, threats, or an incapacitated victim
Each of these charges carries severe penalties under the UCMJ, including federal imprisonment, a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and benefits, and mandatory sex offender registration. Once charges have been preferred, the stakes are at their highest — and the time to build your defense is now.
Charged With 120 at Naval Station Norfolk — Why Choose Military Trial Defenders
Military Trial Defenders specializes in defending Navy service members who have been charged with Article 120 at Naval Station Norfolk. We understand how NCIS builds its cases, how the OSTC operates, and what it takes to win at the court-martial level. Our 90% acquittal rate reflects years of experience in military sexual assault cases across every branch and every installation. When you are charged with 120 at Naval Station Norfolk, our team is available 24/7 to begin building your defense immediately.
Charged With 120 at Naval Station Norfolk — What Happens Now
Naval Station Norfolk is the world’s largest naval base — home to dozens of ships, carrier strike groups, and tens of thousands of active duty personnel. NS Norfolk’s legal infrastructure processes more courts-martial than almost any other installation in the country. NCIS at NS Norfolk is among the best-staffed and most experienced investigative agencies in the military, with a resident agency that has built and supported hundreds of Article 120 court-martial packages. When charges are preferred here, the prosecution is well-prepared and fully resourced.
Once charged with 120 at NS Norfolk, the pre-trial phase moves quickly. An Article 32 hearing will be scheduled, protective orders may be issued, and the prosecution will begin preparing its trial strategy. The Navy trial counsel assigned to your case will have extensive experience in Article 120 litigation. You need a defense attorney who can match that experience — and Military Trial Defenders has successfully defended Navy personnel at NS Norfolk against Article 120 charges at the court-martial level.
The Process: What to Expect
Initial Consultation
Contact us for a free case evaluation. We’ll discuss your charges and outline the strongest defense strategy.
Case Review
We review every aspect of your case — evidence, witness statements, investigative procedure, and OSTC referral package.
Trial Preparation
We build a defense strategy tailored to your case — motions, expert witnesses, and a complete trial plan.
The Verdict
Whether it’s a jury trial or judge-alone trial, we fight for your acquittal and your future.
Protect Your Rights, Career, and Future
With a 90% acquittal rate and years of experience defending Article 120 courts-martial, we’ve helped countless military members fight these charges and win. We are here to protect your rights, your career, and your future.
Contact us today. Your military career depends on it.
Why Clients Choose Military Trial Defenders
See how Military Trial Defenders compares to other military defense options.
| MILITARY TRIAL DEFENDERS — Competitive Differentiator Analysis | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| DIFFERENTIATOR | Military Trial Defenders | National Security–Focused Military Defense Firm | General Court-Martial Defense Firm |
| 90% Acquittal Rate | ★ STRONG | ◐ MIXED | ◐ MIXED |
| 24/7 Availability & 24–48hr Response Guarantee | ★ STRONG | ◐ MIXED | × WEAK |
| Transparent Flat-Fee Billing | ★ STRONG | ◐ MIXED | × WEAK |
| Pre-Charge / Investigation-Stage Engagement | ★ STRONG | ◐ MIXED | × WEAK |
What Our Clients Say
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Frequently Asked Questions
Being charged with 120 means the Office of Special Trial Counsel (OSTC) has formally preferred charges against you under Article 120 of the UCMJ. At Naval Station Norfolk, this means NCIS has completed its investigation, delivered its findings, and an independent military prosecutor — not your commanding officer — has reviewed the evidence and decided to move forward. The charges are now in the military justice system and will proceed toward an Article 32 preliminary hearing and, if referred, a general court-martial. You need an experienced defense attorney immediately.
Once charges are referred to a general court-martial, you will receive formal written notice and be assigned a military defense counsel at no cost. You also have the right — and we strongly recommend — hiring a civilian military defense attorney. An Article 32 preliminary hearing officer will evaluate the evidence and make a recommendation to the convening authority, who then makes the final referral decision. After referral, your trial date is set and the clock starts. Contact Military Trial Defenders immediately after charges are preferred — every day of pre-trial preparation matters.
Yes. An experienced defense attorney can challenge the sufficiency of the evidence at the Article 32 hearing, file motions to suppress unlawfully obtained statements or evidence, and raise constitutional and procedural challenges. NCIS investigations sometimes contain vulnerabilities — improperly conducted interviews, chain-of-custody issues, digital evidence problems, or witness credibility concerns — that a skilled attorney can identify and exploit. Military Trial Defenders reviews every element of the investigation for grounds to seek dismissal or charge reduction before trial.
Possibly. Following preferral of Article 120 charges, the military may impose a Military Protective Order (MPO), restrict your access to certain areas of the installation, or reassign you pending trial. In some cases, commanding officers order pre-trial confinement if they determine there is a flight risk or danger to the command. An experienced defense attorney can challenge confinement decisions and MPO conditions and work to protect your day-to-day life and professional standing while your case is pending. Call Military Trial Defenders the moment you are charged.
The timeline from preferral of charges to trial typically ranges from several months to over a year, depending on complexity and court docket. UCMJ speedy trial rules require the government to move within a reasonable time, but the pre-trial period is also your most valuable window. It is the time to conduct an independent investigation, identify favorable witnesses, challenge the prosecution’s evidence, file suppression motions, and build the strongest possible defense. Do not wait — contact Military Trial Defenders the day you are charged. Every day of preparation counts.
