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If you have been charged with Article 120 at the United States Air Force Academy, you are facing one of the most high-profile Article 120 prosecution environments in the military. The Academy is subject to congressional oversight, media scrutiny, and institutional pressure to convict. AFOSI has completed its investigation, the OSTC has reviewed your case, and formal charges have been preferred. You need an experienced Article 120 defense attorney at your side immediately — not tomorrow.
Article 120 Charges at United States Air Force Academy
Article 120 charges referred to a court-martial at the Air Force Academy 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 Article 120 at United States Air Force Academy — Why Choose Military Trial Defenders
Military Trial Defenders specializes in defending Air Force service members who have been charged with Article 120 at United States Air Force Academy. We understand how AFOSI 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 Article 120 at United States Air Force Academy, our team is available 24/7 to begin building your defense immediately.
Charged With Article 120 at the Air Force Academy — What Happens Now
The United States Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs is one of the most politically visible military installations in the country. Sexual assault allegations at the Academy are investigated by AFOSI and subject to additional scrutiny from the Academy’s congressional liaisons and institutional leadership. When Article 120 charges are preferred at the Academy, they go through the OSTC — an independent prosecution authority immune to command pressure. The Academy’s legal staff and prosecution resources are substantial. By the time you are charged, the government is fully prepared to take your case to trial.
For cadets, charges under Article 120 trigger not only the military justice process but also the Academy’s academic board, which may act to separate you from the Academy before your case is even tried. For officers and staff, the professional and career consequences begin the moment charges are preferred. Military Trial Defenders has experience handling Article 120 cases in high-visibility, high-pressure environments. We can engage immediately — challenging the evidence at the Article 32 hearing, seeking pre-trial dismissal, and building a full defense strategy for trial.
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.
What Our Clients Say
“I highly recommend Military Trial Defenders in Colorado Springs, especially Mr. Woods. From the start, he showed sincere compassion and understanding when listening to my case. It was clear he genuinely cared about my situation, and his professionalism was evident in every interaction.”
Colorado Service Member
“I am a cadet at the Air Force academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In the second month of my senior year I received notice that I was under investigation. Looking through available representation in Colorado Springs led me to find Lance Wood. Lance Wood and his team helped me tremendously not only to avoid criminal charges but to win my retention in the Air Force in a BOI.”
Air Force Officer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Being charged with Article 120 means the Office of Special Trial Counsel (OSTC) has formally preferred charges against you under Article 120 of the UCMJ. At United States Air Force Academy, this means AFOSI 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. AFOSI 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.
