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If you have been charged with Article 120 at Naval Base Kitsap, the Office of Special Trial Counsel has reviewed your case and determined it is prosecution-worthy. NCIS has built its investigative package, and your case is now moving toward an Article 32 hearing and potentially a general court-martial. A conviction under Article 120 means federal imprisonment, a dishonorable discharge, loss of your naval career, and mandatory sex offender registration. Contact Military Trial Defenders today — before another day passes without a defense attorney in your corner.
Article 120 Charges at Naval Base Kitsap
Article 120 charges referred to a court-martial at Naval Base Kitsap 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 Naval Base Kitsap — Why Choose Military Trial Defenders
Military Trial Defenders specializes in defending Navy service members who have been charged with Article 120 at Naval Base Kitsap. 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 Article 120 at Naval Base Kitsap, our team is available 24/7 to begin building your defense immediately.
Charged With Article 120 at Naval Base Kitsap — What Happens Now
Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington is one of the most strategically important naval installations on the West Coast — home to Ohio-class Trident ballistic missile submarines and a key hub for the Pacific Fleet. NCIS maintains a resident agency at Kitsap and regularly investigates Article 120 cases involving submarine and surface warfare personnel. The base’s legal office supports courts-martial for both Bremerton and Bangor installations, giving the prosecution substantial experience handling these cases.
Once charged with Article 120 at Naval Base Kitsap, you enter a defined pre-trial process: Article 32 hearing, OSTC referral decision, possible protective orders, and potential confinement. For submariners and nuclear-qualified personnel, charges can also trigger immediate loss of access to classified programs and security clearance actions that begin before your trial date. Military Trial Defenders understands the full scope of what is at stake at Kitsap and is prepared to defend Navy personnel against Article 120 charges at every stage of the court-martial process.
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 thought my career was over. Thanks to Military Trial Defenders, I was acquitted and able to continue serving. I can’t thank them enough.”
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“From day one, they treated me with respect and guided me through every step. They truly saved my life.”
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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 Naval Base Kitsap, 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.
