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If you have been charged with Article 120 at Schriever Space Force Base, charges have been formally preferred and the OSTC is now driving your prosecution. This is no longer just an investigation — it is an active court-martial process. A conviction under Article 120 carries devastating consequences: federal imprisonment, discharge, loss of benefits, and sex offender registration. At a small, close-knit installation like Schriever, you need an attorney who will act quickly and decisively on your behalf.
Article 120 Charges at Schriever Space Force Base
Article 120 charges referred to a court-martial at Schriever SFB 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 Schriever Space Force Base — Why Choose Military Trial Defenders
Military Trial Defenders specializes in defending Space Force service members who have been charged with Article 120 at Schriever Space Force Base. 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 Schriever Space Force Base, our team is available 24/7 to begin building your defense immediately.
Charged With Article 120 at Schriever Space Force Base — What Happens Now
Schriever Space Force Base is home to satellite command-and-control operations and serves as a critical hub for space domain awareness. It is a smaller, highly specialized installation where the community is tight-knit and sexual assault charges draw immediate attention from the chain of command. AFOSI handles Article 120 investigations at Schriever and coordinates with the OSTC for charge referral. By the time charges are preferred, AFOSI has built a detailed investigative package and the prosecution is ready to move.
Once charged with Article 120 at Schriever SFB, the pre-trial process begins immediately. An Article 32 hearing will be scheduled, and you may face movement restrictions or reassignment. In a small installation environment, the social and professional impact of charges can be immediate and severe. Military Trial Defenders can engage the process from day one — challenging the OSTC referral package, seeking dismissal at the Article 32 stage, and preparing a full court-martial defense strategy tailored to your case.
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
“Hiring Lance Wood as my lead defense attorney was the single most best decision I made when I was facing career ending and life altering circumstances. His vast knowledge and experience in military law/UCMJ was paramount to my overall defense.”
colorado Service Member
“Lance was very compassionate, thorough, and competent in my representation. He achieved the outcome he wanted and I am grateful. He advised me differently than other attorneys based on my circumstances and his years of experience, and because of this, all charges were dropped and dismissed.”
Air Force Officer
| MILITARY TRIAL DEFENDERS | |||
| Competitive Differentiator Analysis | Why Clients Choose MTD | |||
| 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 | ◐ MIXED |
| Transparent Flat-Fee Billing | ★ STRONG | ◐ MIXED | × WEAK |
| Pre-Charge / Investigation-Stage Engagement | ★ STRONG | ◐ MIXED | ◐ MIXED |
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 Schriever Space Force Base, 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.
